Community Chest buttons
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Cornelia Gross
(American, 1913 - 1989)
Date1929-1930
Mediumplastic; aluminum; paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions ((.4) diameter): 2 1/2in. (6.4cm)
Primary Dimensions ((.5) diameter): 1 1/4in. (3.2cm)
ClassificationsSocial Groups
Credit LineGift of Katharine Gross Farnham
Object number1994.49.4-.5
DescriptionTwo buttons for the Community Chest originally owned by Cornelia Gross.
(.4) Pin-back button awarded to Cornelia Gross for four years of service to the Community Chest. Button has a white background with a blue border. In the center is a window with a piece of paper that can be personalized for the wearer.
(.5) Pin-back button for an Official of the Community Chest. Button has a white background with blue text. There is a blue banner with white text across the center.
(.4) Pin-back button awarded to Cornelia Gross for four years of service to the Community Chest. Button has a white background with a blue border. In the center is a window with a piece of paper that can be personalized for the wearer.
(.5) Pin-back button for an Official of the Community Chest. Button has a white background with blue text. There is a blue banner with white text across the center.
Status
Not on view
Whitehead and Hoag Company
Whitehead and Hoag Company
Whitehead and Hoag Company
1932
