Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Savage State
Date:
ca. 1834
Object Number:
1858.1
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Worst Public Administration
Object Number:
Z.2803
Medium:
Metal, paper, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Circular pin-back button inscribed in blue on white ground:"WORST/PUBLIC/ADMINISTRATION" Enlarged capitals spell WPA.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
