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Gift of Rick Flynn, 2006.112.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Telephone Pioneers of America tie clip
Gift of Rick Flynn, 2006.112.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Telephone Pioneers of America tie clip

DistributorDistributed by Telephone Pioneers of America American, founded 1911
Mediummetal; cardboard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 3 × 5/8in. (7.6 × 1.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Rick Flynn
DescriptionSilver tie clip originally owned by Rick Flynn. At the center of the tie clip is the logo for Telephone Pioneers of America, which is a covered wagon with a triangle at the center of the wagon cover. Along the sides of the triangle is "TELEPHONE/ PIONEERS/ OF AMERICA" and a bell in the center. The tie clip is clipped to a cardboard backing.
Object number2006.112.1
InscribedRecto, embossed in silver: "TELEPHONE/ PIONEERS/ OF AMERICA"
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