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Collection Highlights

Slave shackles
Date:
ca. 1866
Object Number:
1921.20
Medium:
Steel

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Button

Object Number: 
2003.70.8
Related Institution:
NARAL
Medium: 
Paper, metal, plastic
Dimensions: 
Overall: 2 1/8 in. ( 5.4 cm )
Description: 
Pin back button: KEEP ABORTION SAFE AND LEGAL
Credit Line: 
Gift of Marilyn Lutzker
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group