Pin-back button
Classification:
Date:
1896
Medium:
Metal, paper
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Circular metal pin-back button; depicts a sinking battleship and the torpedo boat Cushing; inscribed "U.S. TORPEDO BOAT/"CUSHING"; reverse printed on paper "MADE BY/THE/WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO.,/NEWARK, N.J., U.S.A./ PATENTED/JULY 17, 1894/APRIL 14, 1896/JULY 21,1896"
Object Number:
Z.3316
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1896
eMuseum Object ID:
46440
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medal
Classification:
Date:
1902
Medium:
Brass, textile
Dimensions:
overall: 4 1/2 x 2 in.
Description:
Brass medal suspended from bar with pin back; upper bar in the shape of an eagle encircled by a laurel wreath gripping an American flag shield; lower bar in the shape of an anchor with a rifle and sword; inscribed "UNITED"; medal shaped cross inscribed on each cross end "PHILIPPINE/ISLANDS/CUBA/PORTO RICO/USA"; depiction of two soliders and a woman at center; inscribed "SPANISH WAR VETERANS/1898-1902; reverse lower bar inscribed "65093"; cross ends inscribed "N/S/E/W" with "UNITED" at center over American flag; upper bar and lower bar connected by American flag silk ribbon; lower bar and medal connected by a link.
Object Number:
INV.4759[dup]
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1902
eMuseum Object ID:
46439
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medal
Classification:
Date:
1902
Medium:
Brass, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 1 7/8 in. ( 12.1 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Brass medal suspended from bar with pin back; upper bar in the shape of an eagle encircled by a laurel wreath gripping an American flag shield; lower bar in the shape of an anchor with a rifle and sword; inscribed "UNITED"; medal shaped cross inscribed on each cross end "PHILIPPINE/ISLANDS/CUBA/PORTO RICO/USA"; depiction of two soliders and a woman at center; inscribed "SPANISH WAR VETERANS/1898-1902; reverse lower bar inscribed "65093"; cross ends inscribed "N/S/E/W" with "UNITED" at center over American flag; upper bar and lower bar connected by American flag silk ribbon; lower bar and medal connected by a link.
Object Number:
Z.3315
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1902
eMuseum Object ID:
46438
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1898
Medium:
Leather, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 5.4 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Leather badge in the shape of a shield; inscribed "REMEMBER/THE/MAINE"; red, white and blue silk ribbon attached at bottom.
Object Number:
Z.3314
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1898
eMuseum Object ID:
46437
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back campaign button
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1970
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 3/4 in. ( 4.4 cm )
Description:
Pin-back campaign button; inscribed "Badillo."
Credit Line:
Gift of Patricia Falk
Object Number:
2002.30.11
Marks:
On rim: N. G. Slater Corp., N.Y.C
Gallery Label:
Herman Badillo was the first Puerto Rican borough president of The Bronx (1966-1969) and the first Puerto Rican voting member of the U.S. House of Representatives (1971-1976). He ran unsuccessfully for the mayoralty in 1969 and 1973.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1970
eMuseum Object ID:
46424
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign pin
Classification:
Date:
1868
Medium:
Metal, paper
Dimensions:
overall: 1 3/8 x 1 in.
Description:
Metal pin in the shape of an eagle holding the American flag; at the center of the flag is an oval frame holding a photograph of Schuyler Colfax; reverse has three prongs holding photograph of Schuyler Colfax..
Object Number:
451
Gallery Label:
Schuyler Colfax (1823-1885) served as vice president of the United States under Ulysses S. Grant (1868-1872).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1868
eMuseum Object ID:
46391
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin
Classification:
Date:
1868
Medium:
Metal, paper
Dimensions:
overall: 1 3/8 x 1 in.
Description:
Metal pin in the shape of an eagle holding the American flag; at the center of the flag is an oval opening where the photo of Horatio Seymour is placed; reverse a square sheet of paper with the photo of Horatio Seymour on the obverse is held by three prongs.
Object Number:
480[dup]
Gallery Label:
Horatio Seymour (1778-1857) ran for the presidency in 1868 but was defeated by Ulysses S. Grant.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1868
eMuseum Object ID:
46390
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin and photo: H. Seymour
Classification:
Date:
1868
Medium:
Metal.
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Circular metal campaign pin in the shape of a flower; portrait of Horatio Seymour at center; printed on portrait "H. SEYMOUR."
Object Number:
482
Gallery Label:
Horatio Seymour (1778-1857) ran for the presidency in 1868 but was defeated by Ulysses S. Grant.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1868
eMuseum Object ID:
46384
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back campaign button
Classification:
Date:
1973
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 5/8 in. ( 4.1 cm )
Description:
Metal pin-back campaign button; inscribed on blue background "AL/BLUMENTHAL/FOR/MAYOR"
Credit Line:
Gift of Patricia Falk
Object Number:
2002.30.12
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1973
eMuseum Object ID:
46375
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge w/ribbon and pin
Classification:
Date:
1902
Medium:
Brass, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 1 7/8 in. ( 12.1 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Brass medal suspended from bar with pin back; upper bar in the shape of an eagle encircled by a laurel wreath gripping an American flag shield; lower bar in the shape of an anchor with a rifle and sword; inscribed "UNITED"; medal shaped cross inscribed on each cross end "PHILIPPINE/ISLANDS/CUBA/PORTO RICO/USA"; depiction of two soliders and a woman at center; inscribed "SPANISH WAR VETERANS/1898-1902; reverse lower bar inscribed "65093"; cross ends inscribed "N/S/E/W" with "UNITED" at center over American flag; upper bar and lower bar connected by American flag silk ribbon; lower bar and medal connected by a link.
Object Number:
INV.4759
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1902
eMuseum Object ID:
46368
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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