Collection Highlights
Important meeting of the African Civilization Society, at the Cooper Institute, Wednesday evening, March 7th, 1860, at eight o'clock
Date:
1860
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1860.48
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Necktie
Object Number:
2001.153
Date:
1972
Medium:
Textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 57 x 4 1/2 in. ( 144.8 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Blue polyester necktie with "LINDSAY" printed in orange block lettering in repeats; lined with white polyester.
Gallery Label:
New York City Mayor John V. Lindsay ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1972. This is one of many ties sold for $120 at a campaign fundraising event. The donor, Betsy Gotbaum, worked on Lindsay's campaign.
Credit Line:
Gift of Betsy Gotbaum
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
