Men & Religion Forward Movement button
Date1912
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 cream background and red text. A circle in the center has a red background and cream lettering, which says "MEN/ AND/ RELIGION/ FORWARD/ MOVEMENT."
Object number1993.175.41
MarkingsRecto, printed in red and cream ink: "HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT/ JANUARY 13 TO 22, 1912./ MEN/ AND/ RELIGION/ FORWARD/ MOVEMENT"Verso, typed in black ink: "THE/ WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO./ NEWARK, N. J./ PATENTED/ JULY 17, 1894/ APRIL 14, 1896. JULY 21, 1896"NotesHistorical Note: The Men and Religion Forward Movement of 1911–1912, was a large Protestant evangelization effort to increase participation of men and boys in church life.
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