Nathan Hale Day button
Dateabout 1935
Mediummetal; plastic; paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 1 1/4in. (3.2cm)
ClassificationsSocial Events
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionA round button with a stickpin celebrating Nathan Hale. The perimeter is red and gold with white lettering and in the center is a drawing of a statue of Nathan Hale. On the base of the statue it says "NATHAN HALE/ DEDICATED/ JUNE 6/ 1935."
Object number1977.57.0
MarkingsRecto, printed in white: "NATHAN HALE/ SCHOOLMASTER IN NEW LONDON, CONN., 1774-5"Recto, printed in red: "NATHAN HALE/ DEDICATED/ JUNE 6/ 1935"
Verso, typed in black ink: "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO./ NEWARK, N. J./ BUTTONS/ BADGES,/ NOVELTIES/ AND SIGNS/ MEMBER NRA"
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