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Armchair
1856-1857
1857.11
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Button
Object name
Button
Date
1904
Medium
Metal, cardboard
Dimensions
Overall: 3 1/2 in. ( 8.9 cm )
Description
Pin-back campaing button missing the pin-back; depicts Uncle Sam standing behind Theodore Roosevelt.; inscribed "HE'S GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME!"
Object Number
INV.6993
Marks
On rim: ...of the New York evening mail (first three words too blurry to read)
Gallery Label
Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) was the thirtieth president of the United States holding office from 1904 to 1908.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
