2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Study for "Carmen Jones"
1944
2001.104
Watercolor and graphite on paper
Artist/Maker: Jon Corbino

Support the New-York Historical Society

Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.

DONATE TODAY

collections > Luce Center > Button

Museum Collections

back

Luce Center

Button

Button
Object name 
Button
Date 
1968
Related People 
Campaign Of: Hubert H. Humphrey Jr.
Medium 
Metal
Dimensions 
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description 
Blue pin backed campaign button with "Humphrey" in white cursive lettering
Credit Line 
Gift of Frederick Michel
Object Number 
2003.47.12
Gallery Label 
Vice-President Hubert H. Humphrey was one of the Democratic nominees in 1968 after President Lyndon B. Johnson turned down the nomination for re-election. Humphrey lost the general election to Richard M. Nixon.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.