Connecticut State Flag button
Dateafter 1896
Mediummetal; plastic; paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 3/4in. (1.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionA small, round button with a white background and an image of the Connecticut state flag in the center. Above the flag in gold it says "CONNECTICUT."
Object number1993.175.11
MarkingsRecto, typed and printed in gold ink: "CONNECTICUT"Verso, printed in black ink: "THE/ WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO./ NEWARK, N. J./ PATENTED/ JULY 17, 1894/ APRIL 14, 1896/ JULY 21, 1896"
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Whitehead and Hoag Company
Whitehead and Hoag Company
