"I Believe in Anita Hill" Button, 1991
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Artifact Overview
During Clarence Thomas's 1991 confirmation hearings for his nomination to the Supreme Court, Anita Hill raised allegations that he had sexually harassed her while she worked for him. Over the course of the proceedings, Hill was accused of lying and her sanity was questioned. Hill's televised testimony sparked conversations – both public and private – about the nature of sexual harassment.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1991
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2023.133.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Color
Deep pink
Black (Color)
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 0.25 in
Diameter: 2.125 in
Inscriptions
on front of button:
WOMEN'S POLITICAL ALLIANCE 1991 / I / BELIEVE / ANITA / HILL / P.O. BOX 470 STILLWATER, MN 55082
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