Collection Highlights
Memorial sample card
Date:
Object Number:
1947.490a
Medium:
Watercolor and hair on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pin-back button
Object Number:
INV.7072
Date:
1972
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Circular metal pin-back campaign button "GEORGE McGOVERN/for PRESIDENT"; color image of McGovern's head in center; blue, red and white; 2 stars and stripes at the edge of button.
Gallery Label:
In 1972, U.S. Senator George McGovern was the Democratic nominee for President. He lost to Republican Richard M. Nixon.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
