Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1927.59
Medium:
Plaster with wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Button
Object Number:
2003.97.23
Date:
1962-1973
Medium:
Metal, paper, mylar
Dimensions:
Diameter: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Description:
Circular pin-back button, depicting an inverted geen soldier’s helmet with purple flowers on white background. Over picture, in purple text, "HONOR VETERANS / NO MORE WAR"
This button was most likely made as part of the protest against the Vietnam War.
Credit Line:
Gift of Irwin Silver
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
