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The Indian: The Dying Chief Contemplating the Progress of Civilization
1856
1875.4
White marble and wood
Artist/Maker: Thomas Crawford

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Beef with Honor button

Beef with Honor button
Object name 
Beef with Honor button
Dimensions 
Diameter: 1 1/4 in.
Description 
MISCELLANEOUS, INCLUDING ETHNIC Metal pinback button with white background and red and blue lettering, BEEF WITH HONOR (anti-vegetarianism??)
Credit Line 
Gift of Ralph W. Nerbel
Object Number 
2006.5.37
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.