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The Intelligence Office
1849
1959.46
Oil on canvas
Artist/Maker: William Henry Burr

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Button
Object name 
Button
Date 
1964
Related People 
Campaign Of: Barry Morris Goldwater
Related People 
Campaign Of: William "Bill" Edward Miller
Medium 
Metal
Dimensions 
diameter: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description 
Circular political pin-back button; gold background with blue lettering; "GOLDWATER / MILLER"
Credit Line 
Gift of Toni Ellen Heisler
Object Number 
2003.64.14
Marks 
crimp: blue lettering (partically illegible) "N.Y."
Gallery Label 
Republicans,Senator Barry Goldwater and Congressman Bill Miller, ran an unsuccessful bid for the presidency in 1964.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.