Collection Highlights
Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita)
c. 1554-1565
1889.10.1.1
Watercolor, black and brown ink, gouache, and white lead pigment over black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly mounted on an album page
Support the New-York Historical Society
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Button
Object name
Button
Date
1936-1939
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 1/2 in. ( 1.3 cm )
Description
Circular metal pin-back button "FOOD/FOR/SPAIN"; images of milk, flour, corn etc.
Object Number
INV.2473
Gallery Label
In 1936, when an initial military coup failed to win control of Spain, a bloody civil war ensued, fought with great ferocity on both sides. This button was in support of the people who were trying to send provisions for the innocent of the country.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
