Collection Highlights
Section of water pipe
1800-1840
X.47
Wood, iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Button
Object name
Button
Date
ca. 1961
Medium
Metal, paper, plastic
Dimensions
diameter: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description
Circular political pin-back button; rust damage; white background with blue lettering; "MARCH/ FOR PEACE / 1961"
Credit Line
Gift of Toni Ellen Heisler
Object Number
2003.64.38
Gallery Label
The U.S. government under John F. Kennedy were involved in many global peace negotiations in 1961.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
