Collection Highlights
Water VII
1997
2002.13.2
Graphite over ground on heavy paper with deckled edges
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Button
Object name
Button
Date
ca. 1962
Medium
Metal, paper, plastic
Dimensions
diameter: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description
Circular political pin-back button; some rust and water damage; white background with black lettering and image; image of a ring of garland; "BAN / THE / BOMB"
Credit Line
Gift of Toni Ellen Heisler
Object Number
2003.64.59
Gallery Label
"Ban the Bomb" became a popular slogan in the 1960s against the use of hydrogen and atomic bombs. Many peace advocates sought a ban of these highly destructive weapons while the United States fought in Vietnam.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
