Pin-back button
Classification:
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 in. ( 0.6 cm )
Description:
Circular metal pin-back button "I LOVE YOUR/EXPRESSION"; a cartoon of a woman with a dollar sign drawn on her face.
Object Number:
Z.2760
Gallery Label:
This button was worn as a part of the anti-suffrage movement
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
45925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back button
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1990
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 in. ( 5.1 cm )
Description:
Circular metal pin-back button "COLUMBIA LOCAL DISTRICT 65.UAW.JUSTICE/NOW!"; red, white and black; image of a statue.
Credit Line:
Gift of Kitty Krupat
Object Number:
2001.245
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1990
eMuseum Object ID:
45924
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back button
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1998
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/16 in. ( 3.4 cm )
Description:
Circular metal pin-back button "LABOR PARTY/ADVOCATES/OF AMERICA"; white blue and black; union seal at the bottom of the pin.
Credit Line:
Gift of Eileen & Ted Rowland
Object Number:
2001.115
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1998
eMuseum Object ID:
45923
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back button
Classification:
Date:
1915
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 in. ( 1.3 cm )
Description:
Circular metal pin-back button "FRIENDS of PEACE"; blue inlay; man kneeling, with his arms tied behind his back; symbols of trade and health on both top corners.
Object Number:
Z.2330
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1915
eMuseum Object ID:
45922
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back button
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1980
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 in. ( 7.6 cm )
Description:
Circular metal pin-back button "DON'T BUY NORMA KAMALI/STOP INDUSTRIAL HOMEWORK"; drawing of the designer in foreground; background is a drawing of a sweatshop worker; red line going down the middle of the button, white and black.
Credit Line:
Gift of Kitty Krupat
Object Number:
2001.259
Gallery Label:
This button protests the designer Norma Kamali and her choice in manufacturing her clothing line in sweatshops, which are known for intensive labor but poor wages.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1980
eMuseum Object ID:
45920
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1960
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Circular metal pin-back button "UNITED NATIONS"; image of the globe; blue, white and gold.
Object Number:
INV.2462
Gallery Label:
The United Nations, was formed in 1942, when representatives of 26 nations pledged to continue fighting together against the Axis Powers. Since 1944, the United Nations has had its headquarters in New York City.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
45917
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1952-1965
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Circular metal pin-back campaign button "IKE" in gold.
Credit Line:
Gift of Sarane A. Ross
Object Number:
2001.233
Gallery Label:
Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969) served as 34th President of the United States from 1953 to 1961. This pin-back campaign button belonged to the donor's parents, who were New Yorkers.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1965
eMuseum Object ID:
45915
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back button
Classification:
Description:
"NYC Debates"
Credit Line:
Gift of Kathleen Hulser
Object Number:
2001.232
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
45912
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back button
Classification:
Description:
"NIXON/ LODGE"
Credit Line:
Gift of Kathleen Hulser
Object Number:
2001.231
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
45911
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1988
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Cicular metal pin-back campaign button inscribed "Dukakis/ Bentsen" in blue; American flag background.
Credit Line:
Gift of Paul Ginns
Object Number:
2001.230
Gallery Label:
Michael Stanley Dukakis (b.1933) was the Democratic candidate in the Presidential campaign of 1988, with Senator Lloyd Bentsen as running mate. He was soundly defeated by Republican George Bush.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1988
eMuseum Object ID:
45910
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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