Collection Highlights
Mayor George B. McClellan at the controls of the first subway train, October 27, 1904
Date:
1904
Object Number:
PR.020.90.1
Medium:
Silver gelatin print
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Button
Object Number:
2001.73
Date:
1988
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Circular metal pin-back button "Jesse/Jackson/'88"; white, blue and red.
Gallery Label:
In 1988, Jesse Jackson ran for Democratic presidential candidate but was defeated by Michael Dukakis in the primary election.
Credit Line:
Gift of David Klotz
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
