Collection Highlights
Builder's Model of the U.S.S. "Monitor"
1862
1862.9
Wood, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge
Object name
Badge
Date
1995
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description
Circular metal badge "Hunter College/125th/1870-1995/Anniversary"; white and purple.
Credit Line
Gfit of Mildred Speiser
Object Number
1997.6.128
Gallery Label
Founded in 1870 by Irish immigrant and social reformer Thomas Hunter as a teacher-training school for women, Hunter College has long enjoyed a distinguished reputation for liberal arts and sciences and professional schools. This button was worn to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Hunter College.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
