Collection Highlights
An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Hayti: comprehending a view of the principal transactions in the revolution of Saint Domingo; with its antient and modern state
Date:
1805
Object Number:
LIB.F1923.R15.1
Medium:
Paper, book
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Pin-back button
Object Number:
2001.86
Date:
1944
Medium:
Metal, rhinestones
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Flag-shaped metal pin-back button "WILLKIE"; red, white rhinestones; Willkie banner on flag pole; 13 stars.
Gallery Label:
In 1944 Wendell L. Willkie was the Republican nominee for President of the United States. He lost the Presidency to Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Credit Line:
Gift of David Klotz
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
