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
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pin-back button
Object Number:
2002.68.21
Date:
1972-1973
Medium:
Metal, plastic
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Marks:
printed: on side of button: "WATERGATE SERIES #4"
Description:
Circular pin-back button: "BAIL/TO THE/CHIEF!"; image of ladybug at the bottom; black and white.
Gallery Label:
This button supports the resignation of Richard Nixon after Watergate.
Credit Line:
Gift of Norma P. Munn
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
