Collection Highlights
American Bastille
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.E458.8.M36.1870F.XL
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Luce Center
Pinback button
Object Number:
2002.1.3885
Date:
1908-1920
Medium:
Celluloid, metal, paper
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 1/2 in. diameter
Description:
A pinback button with a black border printed in ivory "In Memoriam/ Italian Earthquake, Dec. 28, 1908", around an ivory colored center field with the words "I Have Contributed. Have You?", over crossed American and Italian flags with a cross with radiating rays.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
