Collection Highlights
Kast
1675-1690
1941.914
Walnut, walnut veneer, elm, oak, ebony
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Button
Object name
Button
Date
1970-1975
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
diameter: 1 3/4 in. ( 4.4 cm )
Description
Circular pin-back button: "ERA/YES"; red, white and blue.
Credit Line
Gift of Norma P. Munn
Object Number
2002.68.18
Gallery Label
The ERA or Equal Rights Amendment was introduced amid the Women's Suffrage movement in 1923. After nearly 50 years, Congress passed it in 1971. However, fierce debates about its effectiveness continued, and a group of women banned together to form the "Stop ERA" movement. This button was worn by supporters of the amendment.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
