Conn. George Washington Bicentennial Celebration badge
Dateabout 1932
Mediumbronze; satin ribbon; cardboard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (badge length x width): 5 1/8 × 2 1/8in. (13 × 5.4cm)
Other (overall height x width): 5 × 3in. (12.7 × 7.6cm)
ClassificationsSocial Events
Credit LineGift of anonymous
Object number1983.9.5
DescriptionA souvenir badge for the Connecticut George Washington Bicentennial Celebration in 1932. At the top of the badge is a bar in the shape of a leaf with an acorn hanging from the bottom of the bar. Inscribed in the center of the bar is "CONNECTICUT." The ribbon is blue with gold lettering. The medal attached to the ribbon has a relief image of George Washington. The reverse side of the medal has a relief image of George Washington's birthplace, Wakefield. The badge is attached to its original cardboard backing from the Whitehead & Hoag Co.
NotesHistorical Note: The George Washington Bicentennial Commission planned, sponsored, or encouraged a variety of activities in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of George Washington. The official celebration in Connecticut took place on Tuesday, June 7, 1932.Status
Not on view
Whitehead and Hoag Company
Tiffany & Company
