Collection Highlights
Wig curler
1760-1775
INV.5924.77
Clay
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Button
Object name
Button
Date
1960
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
diameter: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description
Circular political pin-back button; red, white, and blue background with white lettering; black and white image of John F. Kennedy's head; "KENNEDY"
Credit Line
Gift of Toni Ellen Heisler
Object Number
2003.64.12
Marks
crimp: blue lettering (partially illegible) "CHICAGO"
Gallery Label
This button was issued for John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
