Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.16 © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Lapel Pin

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Beatrice Fox (American, 1887 - 1968)

Date1920-1968

MediumPlated metal, enamel

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5/8 x 5/8in. (1.6 x 1.6cm) Other (height x width x depth of box): 5/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/4in. (1.6 x 2.9 x 3.2cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro

Object number1986.213.16

DescriptionA round metal lapel pin with a pin soldered to the back that is secured with a locking catch. The pin is made of a plated metal in a gold tone and the initials "N.A.A.C.P" are superimposed on an open book being weighed on a set of scales. The words "LIFE MEMBER" appear in gold on a dark blue enamel ground. The pin has an image of an open book with a set of balanced scales. Across the book "NAACP" appears on a banner. The pin appears to be in its original plastic box; the square box has two parts that are hinged with a maroon colored bottom and a clear top; the box is lined with a piece of card flocked in dark blue made to accommodate the pin.

Collections

G. Fox & Co.

NotesDate note: The pin can probably more accurately be dated by determining the year Beatrice Fox Auerbach was made a life member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). (Blakelock 10/30/2008)

Status

Not on view