Collection Highlights
The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
Date:
Object Number:
PR.068.34
Medium:
Paper, engraving
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Luce Center
Button
Object Number:
2003.64.13
Date:
1967-1972
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Marks:
crimp: blue lettering (off center so partically illegible) "OFFICAL NIXON BUTTON (illegible) N.Y.C. 10017"
Description:
Circular political pin-back button; image is off center; white background with red and blue lettering; "NIXON / AGNEW"
Gallery Label:
Nixon and Agnew ran together for the presidency in both 1968 and 1972.
Credit Line:
Gift of Toni Ellen Heisler
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
