Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
Date:
1865
Object Number:
1947.47
Medium:
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Button
Object Number:
2002.66.7
Date:
1968
Medium:
Metal, plastic
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Circular celluloid pin-back button inscribed "Futz! FOR PRESIDENT (WHO ELSE?)"
Gallery Label:
"Futz" was a popular off-Broadway play that ran at the Actor's Playhouse in 1968. "Futz for President" buttons were distributed at the theater.
Credit Line:
Gift of Judith E. Reines
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
