Manufactured by
Unidentified
Subject of
African American Museum in Philadelphia, American, founded 1976
Date
after 1976
Medium
ink on paper with metal and plastic
Dimensions
H x W x D: 2 1/4 × 2 1/4 × 1/4 in. (5.7 × 5.7 × 0.6 cm)
Description
A pinback button for the Afro-American Historical And Cultural Museum. The button has a white background with brow accents. Text on the outer edge of the button reads [Afro-American Historical and Cultural Museum / 7th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA]. At center is a depiction of an African sculpture. The back of the button has a metal pin with a clasp.
Place depicted
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
buttons (information artifacts)
Topic
Africa
African diaspora
Art
Communities
Identity
Museums
Urban life
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
Object number
2013.68.89
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50b5f1e4a-ed57-45db-bf25-84bc1b1b983a

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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