Pin-back button
Classification:
Date:
1937-1950
Medium:
Metal, ribbon
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Circular metal pin-back button "MME. CHIANG KAI-SHEK"; black and white image of Madame Chiang Kai-Shek and chinese characters; red ribbon.
Object Number:
INV.2280a
Gallery Label:
In February, 1943, Madame Chiang became the first Chinese national, and the second woman, to ever address a joint session of the U.S. House and Senate, making the case for strong U.S. support of China in its war with Japan. Chiang Kai-shek fled the mainland, and declared Taipei, Taiwan to be the temporary capital of China, where he was elected president. Madame Chiang continued to play a prominent international role.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
45370
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin back campaign button
Classification:
Date:
1992
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Circular metal pin back campaign button "DUMP/D'AMATO IN '92!"; stars and stripes; red, white and blue.
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry Luce III
Object Number:
2002.20.6
Gallery Label:
In 1992, Senator Alfonse D'Amato ran for re-election against Chuck Schumer, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate. D'Amato won a third term as U.S. Senator of New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1992
eMuseum Object ID:
45363
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1898
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. ( 3.8 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Metal American flag pin in the shape of a bow with a star hanging from a link, at the center of the star is a Cuban flag; inscription "FREE CUBA"
Object Number:
Z.2730.20
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1898
eMuseum Object ID:
45337
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1898
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 1 in. ( 2.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Metal stick pin with American and Cuban flags in the shape of a shield.
Object Number:
Z.2730.11
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1898
eMuseum Object ID:
45328
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1898
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Metal pin with inscription "SPANISH COALING STATION" and depiction of devil and fire with skull and owl.
Object Number:
Z.2730.14
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1898
eMuseum Object ID:
45317
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back button
Classification:
Date:
1896
Medium:
Metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 in. ( 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Circular metal button with pin-back; inscription "CUBA" with depiction of Cuban flag; reverse inscription "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO./NEWARK, N.J./PATENTED/JULY 17, 1894/APRIL 14, 1896/JULY 21, 1896"
Object Number:
Z.2730.94
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1896
eMuseum Object ID:
45308
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1898
Medium:
Plaster
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 in. ( 13.3 cm )
Description:
Gilded plaster molded in the shape of a sword with pin; a red, white and blue ribbon at the base of handle; inscribed "VICTORY".
Object Number:
Z.2730.25
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1898
eMuseum Object ID:
45254
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1898
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Metal eagle on stick pin holding American and Cuban flags.
Object Number:
Z.2730.72
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1898
eMuseum Object ID:
45252
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back button
Classification:
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 in. ( 4.4 cm )
Description:
Pin-back campaign button; inscribed "MIRIAM/FRIEDLANDER/FOR/CITY COUNCIL"; depicts a dove with 'Miriam' inscribed in it.
Credit Line:
Gift of Patricia Falk
Object Number:
2002.30.20
Marks:
On rim: Empress Specialty Co. N.Y.C. N.Y. 10016
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
45230
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin-back button
Classification:
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Pin-back campaign button; inscribed "!BILL/VANDEN/HEUVEL/FOR CONGRESS"
Credit Line:
Gift of Patricia Falk
Object Number:
2002.30.28
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
45226
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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