Pure Food Congress badge
Date1906
Mediumplastic; paper; satin ribbon
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 5 × 2 3/4in. (12.7 × 7cm)
ClassificationsSocial Events
Credit LineGift of anonymous
DescriptionA badge for the Pure Food Congress held in Hartford, Conn. in 1906. There is a button at the top of the badge in the center. The button has a white background with black text. The ribbon is red with gold lettering.
Object number1983.9.48
MarkingsRecto, printed in black ink: "INTER-STATE/ FOOD COMMISSION"Recto, printed in gold ink: "PURE FOOD/ CONGRESS/ HARTFORD, CONN./ JULY, 1906"
Verso, typed in black ink: "THIS BADGE MANUFACTURED BY/ The Whitehead & Hoag Co./ MAKERS OF/ BADGES, BUTTONS, BANNERS, SIGNS/ AND ADVERTISING NOVELTIES./ Main Office and Factory. Newark, N. J./ ALL GOODS GUARANTEED UNION MADE."
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Whitehead and Hoag Company