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Date20th century
MediumPaper, metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 1 9/16 x 1 9/16in. (4 x 3.9cm)
Other (circumference of pin): 1 1/2in. (3.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco
DescriptionRound pin attached to paper holder. White square paper with pin fastened in center. At bottom, printed in purple, "r / ROBBINS / ATTLEBORO". Gold metal pin with clasp back has a gold border. At the center is a slightly protruding logo with the image of a lion walking, below reads, "LEF". Surrounding logo is a green circle within, in gold reads, "..ORDER SONS OF ITALY.. / IN AMERICA".
Object number2005.180.136
InscribedPrinted on paper, "r / ROBBINS / ATTLEBORO". Engraved on pin, "LEF / ..ORDER SONS OF ITALY.. / IN AMERICA".
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.123   © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Order Sons of Italy in America
    1974
    Midwest Badge and Novelty Company
    1973
    Gift of Mrs. Richard W. Swan, 1961.58.0  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Robbins & Winship
    mid 19th-late 19th century
    Gift of George W. Tunis, 1926.33.0, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, No Kn…
    Reverend Thomas Robbins
    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stoeckel, 1899.1.0, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, No kno…
    Robbins Battell
    Gift of Mrs. J. H. K. Davis, 1959.34.18 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Robbins Company
    1909
    Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.59  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Sperlari
    after 1950
    Gift of Ruth Berins Collier, 2004.132.2a-b, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
    Maurice H. Berins
    1955
    Armchair
    Reverend Thomas Robbins
    1805-1820