Collection Highlights
Wooden leg of Gouverneur Morris
Date:
ca. 1780
Object Number:
1954.148
Medium:
Oak, leather, metal
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Luce Center
Button
Object Number:
INV.6855
Date:
1952-1956
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 4.4 x 7 cm )
Description:
Oval metal pin-back campaign button "CITIZENS FOR/EISENHOWER-NIXON/VOLUNTEER/WORKER"; red, blue and white.
Gallery Label:
Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard M. Nixon were Republican nominees for President and Vice-President in 1952. They won and were re-elected in 1956. This button was worn by a volunteer in their campaign.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
