Collection Highlights
The Indian: The Dying Chief Contemplating the Progress of Civilization
1856
1875.4
White marble and wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Button
Object name
Button
Date
ca. 1912-1916
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
Diameter: 1 1/4 x 3/16 in. (3.2 x 0.5 cm)
Description
Metal pin-back campaign button; depicts image of Woodrow Wilson; inscribed "WIN WITH WILSON"
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Morris Curtis
Object Number
1940.384
Marks
On rim: Bastian Bros. Co. Rochester N.Y.
Gallery Label
Woodrow Wilson ran in the elections of 1912 and 1916, winning the presidency both times.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
