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Water VII
1997
2002.13.2
Graphite over ground on heavy paper with deckled edges
Artist/Maker: Eve Aschheim

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Badge

Badge
Object name 
Badge
Date 
1913
Medium 
Metal
Dimensions 
Overall: 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm )
Description 
Circular gilt round metal pin-back badge "BUFFALO, N.Y., U.S.A./AUGUST 25-30, 1913/FOURTH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON SCHOOL HYGIENE/THESE ARE MY JEWELS"; 3 cast figures in Ancient Greek attire, book and stool with cross.
Credit Line 
Gift of Dr. Josephine Baker
Object Number 
1940.218
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.