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Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Savitt, 1990.51.1823 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
American Flag Lapel Pins
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Savitt, 1990.51.1823 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

American Flag Lapel Pins

Original Owner (American, 1901 - 1995)
Dateabout 1970
Mediumpaper; plastic; metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width of pin): 1/2 × 1/2in. (1.3 × 1.3cm)
Primary Dimensions (overall height x width): 1 1/2 × 3 7/8in. (3.8 × 9.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. William Savitt
DescriptionFour American flag lapel pins pinned to white cards printed in blue with the words "Our Men/ On the Moon" and Neil Armstrong's famous words, "There's One Small/ Step for Man,/ One Giant Leap/ for Mankind."
Object number1990.51.1823
On View
Not on view
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