2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Section of water pipe
1800-1840
X.47
Wood, iron
Artist/Maker: Manhattan Water Company

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Button

Button
Object name 
Button
Date 
1976
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Horn Co.
Related People 
Related Institution: Medical Committee for Human Rights
Medium 
Metal, plastic
Dimensions 
diameter: 1 3/4 in. ( 4.4 cm )
Description 
Circular pin-back button: "MEDICAL COMMITTEE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS/MCHR/FIGHT ATTACKS ON/HEALTH CARE"; image of American Medical Association insignia in center; red and black.
Credit Line 
Gift of Toni Ellen Heisler
Object Number 
2002.74.98
Marks 
printed: on side of button: "HORN CO. PHILA. PA 19126" sticker: on back of button: "10/76"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.