Collection Highlights
Castle Garden, New York City
Date:
1859
Object Number:
1972.13
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Political button
Object Number:
2008.39.12
Medium:
Metal and plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Description:
"Abe '74," white and red on blue
Gallery Label:
Abraham Beame (1910-2001). Elected Mayor of New York City in 1973, he had been defeated in his first race for mayor in 1965, but was elected Comptroller in 1973.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
