Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Political button
Object Number:
2008.39.13
Medium:
Metal and plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Description:
"Ted/Weiss, '76," white on blue
Gallery Label:
Theodore S. Weiss (1927-1992), Manhattan Democrat, represented the 20th Congressional District in Congress 1977-1983. When district lines were re-drawn, he represented the 17th Congressional District from 1983 until his death in 1992.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
