Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Wings for America
Object Number:
1940.837
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: "WINGS/for/AMERICA"
Description:
Circular pin-back button with image of blue plane marked "WILKIE" with red stars on wing tips; inscribed in red on white ground: "WINGS/for/AMERICA"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
