Collection Highlights
Corcoran Legion Fifth regiment. Col. William McEvily. A few good men are wanted to fill up Capt. Wm. L. Monegan's company. This is a splendid opportunity for young men to join a Crack Regiment.
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
PR.055.3.189
Medium:
Paper
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Pinback button
Object Number:
2002.1.3878
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Celluloid, metal, paper
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 1/4 in. diameter
Description:
A beige commemorative pinback button with a black and white lithographic portrait of a man with the caption "Geo. Clinton". Not manufactured during Clinton's era, probably from a memorial or historical celebration in his honor, or part of a collectible series of historical notables. George Clinton, (1739-1812); uncle of De Witt Clinton, born in Orange County, N.Y.; Delegate to Continental Congress from New York, 1775-76; Governor of New York, 1777-95, 1801-04; member of New York state assembly, 1800; Vice President of the United States, 1805-12; died in office 1812.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
