Collection Highlights
The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
Date:
Object Number:
PR.068.34
Medium:
Paper, engraving
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Luce Center
Pin-back campaign button
Object Number:
Z.3337
Date:
ca. 1912-1916
Medium:
Metal, paper, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Pin-back campaign button; red, white and blue stripes; depicts image of Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Marshall at center; red stripe inscribed "THEY HAVE KEPT THE FAITH/AMERICA"; blue stripe inscribed "FIRST/WE'LL STAND BY THEM"; reverse printed on paper "MADE/BY/EHRMAN/MFG CO./BOSTON, MASS."
Gallery Label:
Woodrow Wilson ran for the presidency in 1912 and 1916 with running mate Thomas R. Marshall.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
