Object Details
- Edward Horn Co.
- Description
- The peace sign was created in 1958 as part of the British nuclear disarmament movement. The image combines the letters “N” (nuclear) and “D” (disarmament) from the semaphore (flag signaling) alphabet. During the 1960s and 1970s the sign became a ubiquitous symbol in the United States for a multitude of causes, including the peace and civil rights movements. On this button, the symbol has been made into a tree, evoking concern and care for the environment.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Credit Line
- Horn Badge Company
- 1970
- ID Number
- 1993.3186.07
- nonaccession number
- 1993.3186
- catalog number
- 1993.3186.07
- Object Name
- button
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 3.5 cm x 1.2 cm; 1 3/8 in x 1/2 in
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- Medicine and Science: Biological Sciences
- Clothing & Accessories
- Natural Resources
- Environmental Buttons
- Artifact Walls exhibit
- National Museum of American History
- Subject
- Environmental Movement
- Record ID
- nmah_333290
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a1-345f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
