Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.104 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Badge

Date1926

MediumMetal, paper, ribbon, plastic

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 3/8 x 1 3/4in. (11.1 x 4.5cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco

DescriptionPin-back badge with ribbon and button attached. Metal, gold framed pin with paper tag reading, "VENERABILE" typed across in black. Attached ribbon has red, white, and green vertical lines. Attached at bottom is round, white plastic button. At the center is a standing statue of Christopher Columbus. Around border of button reads, "COLUMBUS DAY CELEBRATION -- 1926 / HARTFORD, CONN." On back of button, a paper tag is attached, printed with a company logo reading "ALLIED PRINTING / TRADES / UNION LABEL / COUNCIL / NEWARK, N.J." Around logo reads, "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. / BUTTONS, / BADGES, / NOVELTIES / AND SIGNS / NEWARK, N.J.".

Object number2005.180.104

MarkingsPrinted on back of button, "ALLIED PRINTING / TRADES / UNION LABEL / COUNCIL / NEWARK, N.J. / THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. / BUTTONS, / BADGES, / NOVELTIES / AND SIGNS / NEWARK, N.J.".InscribedPrinted on pin, "VENERABILE". Printed on button, "COLUMBUS DAY CELEBRATION -- 1926 / HARTFORD, CONN."

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