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Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
1805
1867.306
Oil on linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Button
Object name
Button
Date
ca. 1965
Medium
Paper, plastic
Dimensions
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description
Circular pin-back button depicting woman protecting children from planes, inscribed "JOIN THE STRUGGLE AGAINST WAR RACISM AND OPPRESSION / APRIL 24 THRU MAY 5"; white background with black lettering and outline; white highlighting of image.
Credit Line
Gift of Paul Gunther
Object Number
2003.15.3
Gallery Label
This button was made for an anti-war demonstration in New York City in the 1960s.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
