Button
SubjectPortrait of
Asa P. Fitch
(American, 1848 - 1916)
SubjectPortrait of
John H. Barlow
(American, 1832 - 1908)
SubjectPortrait of
John O. Rowland
SubjectPortrait of
Mary Jane Silloway
(American, 1839 - 1906)
Date1905
Mediumplastic; paper; aluminum
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 2 1/8in. (5.4cm)
ClassificationsSocial Groups
Credit LineGift of anonymous
Object number1983.9.34
DescriptionA stickpin button for members of the Connecticut Freemasons in 1905. Button has a white background with black text. There are four black and white bust portraits of members around the edge of the button. At the top is Asa P. Fitch, Grand Master; on the right is John O. Rowland, Superintendent of the Masonic Home; at the bottom is Mary J. Silloway, Grand Matron; and on the left is John H. Barlow, Grand Secretary. The date, September 27, 1905, is in the center of the button.
Status
Not on viewWhitehead and Hoag Company