Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Desolation
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.5
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pin-back button
Object Number:
Z.2730.15
Date:
ca. 1898
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Metal pin back button; two rifles with red, white and blue ribbon bow at center; soldier's hat hangs by a link from the rifles.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
