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1871
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"New York Salutes 1st American World Chess Champion"
Title
"New York Salutes 1st American World Chess Champion"
Object name
Button
Date
ca. 1972
Medium
Metal, plastic
Dimensions
Overall: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
Description
White with black lettering; image of Bobby Fischer
Object Number
2009.25.3
Gallery Label
Robert "Bobby" Fischer (1943-2008) was the first and only American to win the official World Chess Championship in 1972.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
