Connecticut Delegate badge
Dateabout 1904
Mediummetal; plastic; satin ribbon; fabric
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 7 1/4 × 3in. (18.4 × 7.6cm)
ClassificationsGovernment and Politics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionA badge for the Connecticut delegate at the 1904 Chicago Convention for the election of Theodore Roosevelt. At the top of the badge is a label outlined in gold with "CHICAGO/ CONNECTICUT/ JUNE 21,/ 1904." printed in the center. The ribbon is blue and connects to a ruffled circle at the bottom. The ruffles are made of red, white, and blue satin. There is a black and white image of Theodore Roosevelt in the center. Two gold tassles attached to the image are hanging down.
Object number1993.175.77
MarkingsRecto, printed in black ink: "CHICAGO/ CONNECTICUT/ JUNE 21,/ 1904."Recto, printed in white ink: "PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT"
Verso, printed in black ink: "WEIL NOVELTY CO./ BADGES,/ BUTTONS,/ AND NOVELTIES/ OFFICE AND FACCTORY/ 94 TEMPLE ST./ NEW HAVEN, CONN."
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