The Sloper Guards button
Dateabout 1900
Mediummetal; plastic; paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 1 3/4in. (4.4cm)
ClassificationsSocial Events
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionA round button with a yellow background and black text. The button is for the Campaign of 1900 for the Sloper Guards of New Britain, Conn. A list of member names and their record is listed on the front of the button. On the verso, is a paper insert with the maker's information and the pin attachment.
Object number1993.175.86
MarkingsRecto, printed in black ink: "CAMPAIGN OF 1900/ THE/ SLOPER GUARDS/ NEW BRITAIN, CONN./ F. L. Traut, Capt. G. M. Mycroft, 1st Lt./ H. E. Smith, 2nd Lt. C. B. Parsons, 3rd Lt./ H. W. Eddy, 4th Lt. W. H. Scheuy, Musical Director/ OUR RECORD/ New Britain, Oct. 18; Bristol, Oct. 19; Trolley Ride,/ Oct. 23; New Britain, Oct. 24; Berlin and East Berlin,/ Oct. 27; New Britain, Oct. 29; Caucus and Smoker,/ Oct. 30; West Hartford, Oct. 31; New Britain, Nov./ 1; Farmington and Riot, Nov. 2; Sound Money/ Parade, Hartford, Nov. 3;/ New Britain, Nov. 5;/ Election Jollification, Nov. 6-7; Victory Parade,/ New Britain, Nov. 7; Bristol, Nov. 8;/ Sternberg Oyster Supper, West Hartford, Nov. 16/ HON. A. J. SLOPER's/ Majority for Senator in the/ Fourth District/ 1856"On View
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