Collection Highlights
Draft wheel
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
1865.6
Medium:
Wood, metal
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Pin-back button
Object Number:
2001.93
Date:
ca.1946
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 in. ( 1.3 cm )
Description:
Circular metal pin-back button "LEHMAN/FOR/SENATOR"; white and blue.
Gallery Label:
Herbert H. Lehman ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the U.S. Senate in 1946 and lost. However, in 1949 he won a special election and was re-elected to a full term in 1950.
Credit Line:
Gift of David Klotz
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
