Collection Highlights
Novi Belgii Novaque Angliae Nec Non Partis Virginiae Tabula
Date:
After 1655
Object Number:
LIB.NS4.M31.1.38
Medium:
Engraving, hand colored
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pin-back button
Object Number:
2002.2
Date:
2001
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 in. ( 5.7 cm )
Description:
Circular metal pin-back button inscribed: "NEVER FORGET, FREEDOM IS NOT FREE / WE SALUTE THE FALLEN HEROES"; image of waving American flag with World Trade Center towers in background.
Gallery Label:
This button was purchased from a street vendor in the vicinity of Times Square after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Margaret K. Hofer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
