The item is an old celluloid-style button, composed of a metal base with a printed paper face covered by a clear plastic layer, with an attached metal tab. The pin has a fascinating crossover design, clearly intended as a whimsical mock political campaign item to promote 'Velvet Freeze Ice Cream.'

This specific branding, combined with the donkey symbolism and general art style, strongly suggests a manufacture date from the 1950s or 1960s, a period when novelty 'mock campaign' pins were popular, and before the branding changed. The tab at the top retains an exceptionally clear and detailed blue Union bug, which is very rare to find in such good condition. This bug identifies the union labor used in manufacture.

This pin is in worn, vintage condition, which is a key part of its appeal. The celluloid surface shows significant signs of age, including overall yellowing and multiple dark spots, cracks, and pitting to the plastic layer, as seen in the photos. The colors are slightly faded but the text and art are still perfectly legible. The back shows a darker metal backing with a unique aged patina, minor scratches, and a prominent yellowed adhesive stain, likely from a price tag. The small hole at the very tip of the tab shows that it was used to attach a pin or string, and a small metal piece remains. The unique feature is that the metal tab is still attached and was not removed to make it a flush pin.

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