Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1856-1857
Object Number:
1857.11
Medium:
Oak
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Luce Center
Political button
Object Number:
2008.39.6
Medium:
Metal and plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Description:
"Ruth/Messenger/Manhattan Borough President/Rangel," blue on white
Gallery Label:
Ruth Messenger, (1940- ), Democrat, was elected Manhattan Borough President in 1989 and 1993. Charles B. Rangel, (1930- ) a member of the House of Representatives since 1970, was part of teh Democratic Party ticket during those years.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
