Vote Conservative/GOV. Wilson/Row "C"
Classification:
Date:
1985-1990
Medium:
Metal, plastic
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Circular pin-back button: "VOTE CONSERVATIVE/GOV./WILSON/ROW 'C'"; orange and brown.
Credit Line:
Gift of Toni Ellen Heisler
Object Number:
2002.74.21
Marks:
printed: on side of button: "Columbia Adv. Co. [illegible]"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1990
eMuseum Object ID:
52753
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1975
Medium:
Metal, plastic
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Circular pin-back button: "ELECT/MOCZYDLOWSKI/MAYOR"; stars at either side of "ELECT"; white and blue.
Credit Line:
Gift of Toni Ellen Heisler
Object Number:
2002.74.40
Marks:
engraved: symbol for union label
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1975
eMuseum Object ID:
52750
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1970
Medium:
Metal, plastic
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Circular pin-back button: "O'DWYER/'70"; red, white and black.
Credit Line:
Gift of Toni Ellen Heisler
Object Number:
2002.74.22
Marks:
printed: on side of button: "N.G. SLATER CORP., N.Y.C. 11"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1970
eMuseum Object ID:
52747
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1978
Medium:
Metal, plastic
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 5/8 in. ( 4.1 cm )
Description:
Circular pin-back button: "bella/abzug/for/congress"; yellow and brown.
Credit Line:
Gift of Toni Ellen Heisler
Object Number:
2002.74.19
Marks:
printed: on side of button: "N.G. SLATER CORP., N.Y.C. 11"
sticker: on back of button: "1/78"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1978
eMuseum Object ID:
52744
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Saidel/City Controller
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1975
Medium:
Metal, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 2 in. ( 5.1 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Square shaped button: "SAIDEL/CITY CONTROLLER/Paid for by Philadelphians to elect Saidel City Controller, S. Hopkins, Treasurer"; words separated by rows and stars; blue and yellow.
Credit Line:
Gift of Toni Ellen Heisler
Object Number:
2002.74.35
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1975
eMuseum Object ID:
52704
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medal
Classification:
Date:
1904
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 1 1/4 in. ( 7.6 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Three tier pin-back medal connected by chains; top tier has engraved eagle; below is engraved "PRESENTED TO" and "EDMUND E. EDINGTON"; below in low relief are men being pulled from sea; engraved below "FOR SAVING FROM DROWNING"; middle tier in high relief shows rowboat with three sitting and one prone figure; obverse of bottom tier is circular medal New York State Arms at center and "V.L.S.C." engraved around perimeter; on top of medal in smaller letters "V L S C"; medal sits on anchor; reverse of bottom tier has "SLOCUM HERO", " No Brother Isl" and "June 15. 1904".
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. George Edington
Object Number:
1968.17
Gallery Label:
The General Slocum, a paddle-wheel excursion steamer, burned on June 15, 1904 in the East River near North Brother Island. It was the worst maritime disaster in New York City history with 1021 deaths. Life jackets and hoses had decayed and the intense heat kept rescuers many rescuers away. However, 45 silver medals were issued to those who risked their lives to save others. One of these people was Edmund Edington. The Captain was convicted of negligence.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1904
eMuseum Object ID:
52668
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin on Card w/tag: Spirit of St.Louis...1927
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
Plastic, metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 4 x 4 in. ( 5.1 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm )
Object Number:
INV.1797
Gallery Label:
In 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh (1902-1974) made the world's first solo non-stop flight across the Atlantic. He took off from Roosevelt Field, Long Island and landed at Bourget Field in Paris. The flight took 33 1/2 hours and was an outstanding feat of courage and skill. Upon return to the U.S., he was dubbed the "Lone Eagle," and was awarded the Medal of Honor, greeted by crowds and celebrated with an enormous New York City ticker-tape parade.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
52667
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1985
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Circular pin-back button: "Listen/to women/for a/change/Women's International League for Peace and Freedom"; purple, white and yellow.
Credit Line:
Gift of Toni Ellen Heisler
Object Number:
2002.74.14
Marks:
printed: on side of button: "DONNELLY/COLT BUTTONS, NEW VERNON, NJ 07976"
sticker: taped on back of button: "1985"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1985
eMuseum Object ID:
52666
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back button
Classification:
Date:
1981
Medium:
Metal, plastic
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Circular pin-back button: "BARBARO/FOR/MAYOR"; black and white.
Credit Line:
Gift of Toni Ellen Heisler
Object Number:
2002.74.41
Marks:
sticker: on back of button: "11/81"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1981
eMuseum Object ID:
52663
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back button
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1986
Medium:
Metal, plastic
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 1/4 in. ( 5.7 cm )
Description:
Circular pin-back button: "ASK ME WHY/I'M A/SCHOOL/VOLUNTEER/NYC School Volunteer/Program/1956-1986"; blue and white.
Credit Line:
Gift of Toni Ellen Heisler
Object Number:
2002.74.3
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1986
eMuseum Object ID:
52655
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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