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Collection Highlights

Drawing by Sargeant: Figure Studies after Tintoretto's "Worship of the Golden Calf"; verso: sketch of a horse-drawn carriage and a more finished study of a horse
c. 1874
1935.85.2.24
Graphite on ivory paper, formerly mounted on a page of James Carroll Beckwith Album 1
Artist/Maker: John Singer Sargent

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Button
Object name 
Button
Date 
1972
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Oleet
Medium 
Metal
Dimensions 
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description 
Circular metal pin-back campaign button "McGOVERN/SHRIVER"; white and red; smiley face.
Object Number 
INV.7079
Gallery Label 
In 1972, U.S. Senator George McGovern was the Democratic nominee for President of the United States, with running mate Sargent Shriver. They lost to Republican candidate Richard M. Nixon.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.