Collection Highlights
Baby walker
Date:
1700-1750
Object Number:
INV.14959
Medium:
Cherry (by microanalysis)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Button
Object Number:
2003.15.3
Date:
ca. 1965
Medium:
Paper, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Circular pin-back button depicting woman protecting children from planes, inscribed "JOIN THE STRUGGLE AGAINST WAR RACISM AND OPPRESSION / APRIL 24 THRU MAY 5"; white background with black lettering and outline; white highlighting of image.
Gallery Label:
This button was made for an anti-war demonstration in New York City in the 1960s.
Credit Line:
Gift of Paul Gunther
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
