Travelers W. S. S. Ace button
Date1917-1918
Mediummetal; plastic; paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 7/8in. (2.2cm)
ClassificationsSocial Events
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionA small round button with a white background and red and blue text. Along the top and bottom in red its says "TRAVELERS/ ACE." In the center in blue it says "W. S. S.," which is an acronym for War Savings Stamps.
Object number1993.175.30
MarkingsRecto, typed and printed in red and blue: "TRAVELERS/ ACE/ W. S. S."Verso, typed in black ink: "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO./ NEWARK, N. J./ BUTTONS/ BADGES/ NOVELTIES/ AND SIGNS"NotesHistorical Note: During World War I, the U. S. Treasury Department began issuing $5.00 War Savings Certificate stamps and 25¢ Thrift stamps, which were then used to accumulate the money necessary to buy the War Savings Certificate stamp. These stamps could ultimately be redeemed for Treasury Certificates or War Bonds.
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Whitehead and Hoag Company
Whitehead and Hoag Company
