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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 
1969
Medium 
Metal, plastic
Dimensions 
diameter: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description 
Circular pin-back button: "FREE/GREECE"; image of a jail with bars in the shape of the Greek national flag and an arm emerging from the jail cell in center.
Credit Line 
Gift of Toni Ellen Heisler
Object Number 
2002.74.119
Marks 
printed: on side of button: "American Committee or Democracy & Freedom in Greece" scratched: on back of button: "1969" sticker: on back of button: "1969"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.