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William Walton (1706-1768)
ca. 1750
1902.3
Oil on canvas
Artist/Maker: John Wollaston

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Button

Button
Object name 
Button
Date 
1964
Related People 
Related Institution: General Motors
Related People 
Related Event: New York World's Fair
Medium 
Metal
Dimensions 
Overall: 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 3.8 cm )
Description 
Rectangular lithographed tab button from 1964 World's Fair, white with blue lettering, inscribed "I HAVE SEEN / THE FUTURE / GENERAL MOTORS FUTURAMA".
Credit Line 
Gift of Mariam Touba
Object Number 
2002.59.1
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.