Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
Date:
1865
Object Number:
1947.47
Medium:
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Luce Center
ATREVETE INSCRIBETE Y VOTA, COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO
Object Number:
2011.40.11
Date:
1950-2000
Medium:
Plastic, metal
Dimensions:
Diameter: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Description:
Black on white, text: "ATREVETE / INSCRIBETE Y VOTA", around outside; "COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO" at bottom. Puerto Rican flag in red/white/blue in center above Statue of Liberty.
Gallery Label:
This button reflects a campaign effort urging Puerto Ricans to register and vote.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ted and Eileen Rowland
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
