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Masonic apron, American
1770-1800
1951.523ab
Silk, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Button
Title
Button
Date
2001
Medium
Metal, plastic
Dimensions
diameter: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description
Circular pin-back button: "HEALTH CARE IS A/HUMAN RIGHT/Physicians/for a National/Health/Program"; blue, white, green and red.
Credit Line
Gift of Toni Ellen Heisler
Object Number
2002.74.102
Marks
printed: on side of button: "N.G. SLATER CORP. NYC 10018"
engraved: on back of button: "2001"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
