Pin-back button
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1980
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Pin-back campaign button; inscribed on black background "DUMP/KOCH"
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
2002.6.2
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1980
eMuseum Object ID:
45591
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back buttons
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1993
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 in. ( 4.2 cm )
Description:
Circular metal pin-back campaign button "RUDY"; white, red and blue.
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry Luce III
Object Number:
2002.20.9
Gallery Label:
Rudolph Giuliani ran for New York City Mayor in 1993 against Democrat David Dinkins, he was successful and was in office for two terms.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1993
eMuseum Object ID:
45590
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back button
Classification:
Date:
ca. 2000
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/16 in. ( 5.9 cm )
Description:
Circular metal pin-back button "(heart) LOVE (heart) THY (heart) NEIGHBORHOOD/Citizens/Committee/for/New York City/25"; white and red.
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry Luce III
Object Number:
2002.20.15
Gallery Label:
Since 1975, the Citizens Committee has helped New York City neighborhoods to organize and stay organized. This button was worn in celebration of their 25th anniversary.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2000
eMuseum Object ID:
45588
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medals (5)
Classification:
Date:
1914-1932
Medium:
Metal, silk, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. ( 9.5 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Medal suspended from ribbon attached to bar pin; (1) The Purple Heart, heart shaped medal suspended from purple and white ribbon; obverse purple heart with gold colored border and center profile of G. Washington, above enameled Washington's coat of arms; reverse, a raised heart "FOR MILITARY MERIT" "John M. Marsching " above U.S. Shield.
Object Number:
INV.5197.1
Gallery Label:
This bar of miniature medals awarded to J.H. Marsching includes the Purple Heart, the World War I Victory Medal and two New York State medals. The last medal is inscribed on the front "Chateau-Thierry Coste 204, Washington, Lafayette." The obverse reads: "La Victoire Apparat Chateau-Thierry, 18 Juliet 1918."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1932
eMuseum Object ID:
45587
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medal
Classification:
Date:
1898
Medium:
Brass, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 6.4 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Brass medal suspended from bar with pin back; inscription "WEST INDIES CAMPAIGN/1898"; a fort depicted at center; reverse inscription "UNITED STATES NAVY/FOR/SERVICE"; eagle and anchor depicted at center; yellow and red silk ribbon connects medal and bar.
Object Number:
1948.483.3
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1898
eMuseum Object ID:
45561
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medals (5) on bar
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1918
Medium:
Brass, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. ( 8.9 x 14 cm )
Description:
Five brass medals suspended from bar with pin back; Medal 1: inscripton "FOR/SERVICE/IN/THE/SPANISH/WAR" encircled by laurel wreath with a sword depicted down the center; reverse laurel wreath and eagle depicted; yellow and green silk ribbon connecting medal and bar; Medal 2: inscription "PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION/1899" with depiction of palm tree in the center with justice scale to the right and lamp to the left; reverse inscription "UNITED STATES ARMY/FOR/SERVICE" with depiction of eagle and stars depicted; blue and red silk ribbon connects medal to bar; Medal 3: inscription "ARMY OF OCCUPATION MILITARY GOVERNMENT OF CUBA/1898-1902" with depiction of laurel wreath and shield; reverse inscription "UNITED STATES ARMY/FOR/SERVICE" with depiction of eagle and stars; red, yellow and blue silk ribbon connects medal and bar; Medal 4: inscription "FOR/SERVICE/ON/THE/MEXICAN/BORDER" encircled by laurel wreath with sword down the center; reverse with depiction of eagle and laurel wreath; green and yellow silk ribbon connects medal and bar; Medal 5: inscription "PATRIA/A/LA FUERZA/DEL/ DERECHO/M. LORDONNOIS" laurel wreath and 4 cross ends at edge, in the center female figure writing inscription; reverse inscription "1917/1918/PRO MUNDI/BENEFICIO" laurel wreath and 4 cross ends at edge, in the center eagle and shield; red, white and blue silk ribbon with circular cardboard piece at the center connecting medal and bar.
Object Number:
Z.2379l
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1918
eMuseum Object ID:
45548
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back button
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1995
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 11/16 in. ( 6.8 cm )
Description:
Circular metal pin-back button "I SURVIVED/The Lure of Italy"; green and beige.
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry Luce III
Object Number:
2002.20.11
Gallery Label:
"The Lure of Italy: American Artists and the Italian Experience, 1760-1914" was an exhibition organized by the Museum of Fine Arts Boston in 1992.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1995
eMuseum Object ID:
45543
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back button
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1995
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Rectangular metal pin-back button "I (heart) NYC History/Museum of City of New York"; image of the museum front facade; blue, red and black.
Credit Line:
Gift of Jan Ramirez
Object Number:
2001.215
Gallery Label:
The Museum of the City of New York is a private, not-for-profit educational corporation founded in 1923 for the purpose of presenting the history of New York City and its people as a significant learning resource.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1995
eMuseum Object ID:
45542
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back button
Classification:
Date:
1968
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 in. ( 4.4 cm )
Description:
Pin-back memorial button; inscribed "I HAVE A DREAM/LET FREEDOM RING/JAN.15,1929/APRIL 4, 1968/A GREAT AMERICAN/REV. MARTIN LUTHER KING"; depicts image of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at center.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
2002.6.1
Marks:
Obverse: a white sticker on the right side over 'am' in 'dream' is written "$15".
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1968
eMuseum Object ID:
45541
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1890
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. ( 6.4 x 4.2 cm )
Description:
Badge suspended by metal bar "1/YEAR/MARKSMAN"; eagle atop a bull's eye, wreath around shield.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. George R. Dyer, through his son, Elisha Dyer, October 28, 1956
Object Number:
INV.4385d
Gallery Label:
Badge belonged to George R. Dyer, who was active in the NY national guard for nearly 40 years and retired as a Major-General in 1933.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
45540
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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