Collection Highlights
Totius Neobelgii Nova Et Accuratissima Tabula
Date:
After 1674
Object Number:
LIB.NS4.M31.1.28
Medium:
Engraving, hand colored
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Button
Object Number:
2003.64.59
Date:
ca. 1962
Medium:
Metal, paper, plastic
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Circular political pin-back button; some rust and water damage; white background with black lettering and image; image of a ring of garland; "BAN / THE / BOMB"
Gallery Label:
"Ban the Bomb" became a popular slogan in the 1960s against the use of hydrogen and atomic bombs. Many peace advocates sought a ban of these highly destructive weapons while the United States fought in Vietnam.
Credit Line:
Gift of Toni Ellen Heisler
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
