Collection Highlights
The Assassination of President Lincoln, at Ford's Theater, Washington D.C. April 14th 1865
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.60
Medium:
Paper
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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.
