Stop the Arms Race
Classification:
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Diameter: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Description:
Circular pin-back button; yellow ground with red letters and peace symbol behind a black and white drawing of United Nations building; text reads "JUNE 12 / STOP THE ARMS RACE"
On June 12, 1982, one million people are reported to have demonstrated for peace and disarmament in New York City’s Central Park in support of International Peace Day,
Credit Line:
Gift of Irwin Silver
Object Number:
2003.97.20
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
50793
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin
Classification:
Date:
2002
Medium:
Metal, plastic
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Circular pin: "United States/Congress/ New York Commemorative Meeting September 6, 2002"; image of an eagle with shield, clutching arrows and foliage; red, white, blue and gold.
Credit Line:
Gift of Kenneth Jackson
Object Number:
2003.26
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2002
eMuseum Object ID:
50659
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lapel pin
Classification:
Date:
2002
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Circular lapel pin with buttefly clasp in "antique silver" finish with central star; inscribed around perimeter "WAGE SLAVE / thechequerepublic.com"
Credit Line:
Gift of Kathryn Weinstein, designer
Object Number:
2002.79
Marks:
impressed: on back: "www.QualityLapelPins.com"
Gallery Label:
The Wage Slave lapel pin, sold by the Cheque Republic, a supplier of personal checks with provocative commentary about the power of money in people's lives, was priced according to the buyer's own earnings. Each pin cost 15 minutes of labor; therefore the cost of the pin to someone earning $20.00 an hour was $5.00.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2002
eMuseum Object ID:
49733
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back button
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1964
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Metal pin designating National Urban League member; depicts an equal (=) sign at center; metal bar suspended from chain.
Credit Line:
Gift of Chester Burger
Object Number:
2002.10.3
Gallery Label:
Designed by Georg Olden, this pin was worn by members of the National Urban League.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1964
eMuseum Object ID:
49694
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Second Premium Prize Ribbon
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1909
Medium:
Silk, metal, plastic, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 2 13/16 in. ( 17.1 x 7.1 cm )
Description:
Red silk satin ribbon with metal pin-back bar inscribed: "SECOND PREMIUM"; inscription imprinted in silver: "21ST ANNUAL/EXHIBITION/MADISON SQUARE/GARDEN/NEW YORK/1909 - 1910".
Credit Line:
Gift of the Staten Island Historical Society
Object Number:
2003.2
Gallery Label:
The monogram on this ribbon may refer to the New York Press Photographers Association.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1914
eMuseum Object ID:
49603
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back button
Classification:
Date:
ca. 2001
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Circular metal pin-back button with photographic image of Osama bin Laden and inscription "Gornischt Helfen!"
Credit Line:
Gift of Marilyn Lutzker
Object Number:
2002.71.1
Gallery Label:
"Gornischt helfen" is a Yiddish expression meaning nothing can possibly help. In this case, it probably refers to the certain capture of Osama bin Laden.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2001
eMuseum Object ID:
49520
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stop The Bombing/Out Now
Classification:
Date:
1972
Medium:
Metal, plastic
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 3/4 in. ( 4.4 cm )
Description:
Circular pin-back button: "STOP THE BOMBING/OUT/NOW"; image of a nuclear bomb heated by flames in center; black, yellow, white, pink and orange.
Credit Line:
Gift of Toni Ellen Heisler
Object Number:
2002.74.149
Marks:
printed: on side of button: "N.G. SLATER CORP., N.Y.C. 11 SEND CONTRIBUTIONS: NPAC 150-5th AVE., NYC 10011 741-2018"
sticker: on back of button: "Fall 1972"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1972
eMuseum Object ID:
48863
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Support Medical Aid/The War is Over/To Vietnam
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1975
Medium:
Metal, plastic
Dimensions:
diameter: 3 in. ( 7.6 cm )
Description:
Circular pin-back button: "SUPPORT MEDICAL AID/THE WAR/IS OVER/TO VIETNAM"; green and black.
Credit Line:
Gift of Toni Ellen Heisler
Object Number:
2002.74.138
Marks:
printed: on side of button: "N.G. SLATER CORP., N.Y.C. 11 MEDICAL AID TO VIETNAM, 65A WINTHROP ST., CAMBRIDGE, MASS. 02138"
sticker: on back of button: "5/75"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1975
eMuseum Object ID:
48862
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
World Peace Pledge
Classification:
Date:
1982
Medium:
Metal, plastic
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Circular pin-back button: "world/peace/pledge"; image of a candle burning in the background; white, brown and yellow.
Credit Line:
Gift of Toni Ellen Heisler
Object Number:
2002.74.134
Marks:
printed: on side of button: "F.O.R. BOX 271 NYACK, N.Y. 10960"
sticker: on back of button: "6/12/82"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1982
eMuseum Object ID:
48861
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1983
Medium:
Metal,plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 in. ( 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Square pin-back button: "PEACE/JUSTICE"; image of dove in profile carrying an olive branch; purple and white.
Credit Line:
Gift of Toni Ellen Heisler
Object Number:
2002.74.125
Marks:
printed: on back of button: "DONNELLY/COLT BUTTONS BOX 188 HAMPTON, CT 06247"
printed: on back of button: "1983 JOHN ST. JOHN GALLERY"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1983
eMuseum Object ID:
48825
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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