NEW GALLERY SPACES OPENING IN 2017
In early 2017, our fourth floor will be transformed into a new destination for historical education and innovation. During the current renovation, objects from our permanent collection are on view throughout the Museum.
Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
Date:
ca. 1866
Object Number:
1921.20
Medium:
Steel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pin-back button
Object Number:
2000.55
Date:
1997
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 in. ( 5.7 cm )
Description:
Circular metal pin-back button "RIGHT/DECISIONS/RIGHT/NOW"; yellow and black.
Gallery Label:
Founded in 1997, Partners for Youth Sports Foundation, Inc., works to provide at-risk inner-city youth the best chance possible to succeed in life by advancing their personal development through an educational and fun sports and character building learning experience.
Credit Line:
Gift of Marilyn Lutzker
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
