Collection Highlights
American Bastille
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.E458.8.M36.1870F.XL
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Luce Center
Pin-back button
Object Number:
Z.2730.93
Date:
1896
Medium:
Metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Circular metal button with pin back; inscription "THE/YANKEE/PIG./OH I DON'T/KNOW?/CUBA"; depicts a pig with the American and Cuban flags over the island of Cuba; reverse paper back with inscription "WM. F. MILLER & CO.,/23 DUANE ST.,/NY. CITY./W. & H. CO. PATENTS/JULY 17, 1894/APRIL 14, 1896/JULY 21, 1896"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
