Collection Highlights
Portrait of an Unidentified Woman
Date:
ca. 1700-1725
Object Number:
1952.80
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Pin-back button
Object Number:
2001.58
Date:
1939
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 in. ( 4.2 cm )
Description:
Circular metal pin-back button "NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR/1939"; blue, white and orange; image of a trilon and perisphere.
Gallery Label:
The 1939 New York World's Fair, located in Queens celebrated the 150th anniversary of George Washington's inauguration into office. The fair's purpose was to bring together the world community, introducing cultures and customs to visitors.
Credit Line:
Gift of David Klotz
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
