Collection Highlights
Elisha Kent Kane, M.D. (1820-1857)
Date:
1858
Object Number:
1859.1
Medium:
Oil on canvas
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pin-back button
Object Number:
2001.194
Date:
1995
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 2 in. ( 5.1 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Square metal pin-back button "NEW YORK/APRIL 23, 1995/25/YEARS/1970-1995/EARTH DAY"; green, yellow, white and blue; center image of a sunrise.
Gallery Label:
This button was worn to celebrate of the 25th anniversary of Earth Day. Since 1970, its goal has been to promote a healthy environment and a peaceful, just, sustainable world by spreading environmental awareness through educational material and publications and by organizing events, activities and annual campaigns.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
