Athletic medal
Classification:
Date:
1950
Medium:
Bronze-colored metal, ribbon
Dimensions:
Medal: 1 5/8 in. ( 4.1 cm )
Overall: 3 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 9.2 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Athletic silver medal with circular medal suspended from red, white and blue striped ribbon with pin back; image of a women with a flowing tunic and laurels in both hands standing above a wheel on obverse, ring of garland and sports equipment on reverse; inscribed "HOPPER FIELD, FREEPORT, TEXAS 1950" on pin; engraved "AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION OF THE UNITED STATES MDCCLXXXVIII" on obverse; engraved "broad jump 1950" on reverse
Credit Line:
Gift of Dolores Dwyer Duffy, Olympian
Object Number:
2003.67.4
Gallery Label:
This medal is one of many won by track athlete Dolores Dwyer (b. 1932) of New York City. Ms. Dwyer began her running career in 1946 when she entered a children's track meet in Central Park sponsored by the Parks Department. She trained with the German-American Athletic Club in Brooklyn from 1947 to 1953 and competed in many national championships, setting several records. She represented the U.S. in the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
53550
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lapel clips
Classification:
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 x 3 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Collection of lapel clips: Kafauver for President
Object Number:
INV.6778
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
53538
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1952-1956
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Presidential pin-back campaign button "IKE AND DICK" on red, white, blue ground.
Credit Line:
Gift of Richard Allgaier
Object Number:
2003.45.4
Gallery Label:
Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard M. Nixon were presidential and vice-presidential nominees in 1952. They were successful and won re-election in 1956.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1956
eMuseum Object ID:
53524
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sail along with Harry
Classification:
Date:
1948
Medium:
Paper, metal, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Presidential campaign button printed in red and blue lettering on white ground, "SAIL ALONG WITH HARRY"
Credit Line:
Gift of Richard Allgaier
Object Number:
2003.45.3
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1948
eMuseum Object ID:
53519
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Medium:
Metal, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 1.6 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Clinton TEAM
Credit Line:
Gift of Marilyn Lutzker
Object Number:
2003.70.36
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
53514
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Tab-back button: Pick up after each other
Credit Line:
Gift of Marilyn Lutzker
Object Number:
2003.70.35
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
53513
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Pin-back button: BEN & JERRY's
Credit Line:
Gift of Marilyn Lutzker
Object Number:
2003.70.33
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
53512
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Viva McGovern Shriver
Classification:
Date:
1972
Medium:
Paper, metal, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Credit Line:
Gift of Marilyn Lutzker
Object Number:
2003.70.32
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1972
eMuseum Object ID:
53511
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back button
Classification:
Date:
1972
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Pin-back button: McGovern (green with circular shape)
Credit Line:
Gift of Marilyn Lutzker
Object Number:
2003.70.31
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1972
eMuseum Object ID:
53510
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back button
Classification:
Date:
1972
Medium:
Paper, metal, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Pin back button: McGovern (green)
Credit Line:
Gift of Marilyn Lutzker
Object Number:
2003.70.28
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1972
eMuseum Object ID:
53509
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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