Collection Highlights
Chaise (side chair)
Date:
1779
Object Number:
1817.13
Medium:
Beech, gilding; silk upholstery
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Luce Center
Pin-back button
Object Number:
2002.14.2
Date:
ca. 1970
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 in. ( 4.4 cm )
Description:
Pin-back button; depicts image of older woman, possibly Brooke Astor.
Gallery Label:
Brooke Astor is a socialite and philanthropist in New York City known for distributing almost $200 million in grants to various organizations.
Credit Line:
Gift of Paul Gunther
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
