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Gift of the estate of Joseph T. Hall, 1982.101.145 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Yale University Bicentennial pin
Gift of the estate of Joseph T. Hall, 1982.101.145 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Yale University Bicentennial pin

MakerMade by Pryor Novelty Co.
Date1901
Mediumbronze; steel; satin
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x diameter without ribbon): 2 5/8 × 1 1/4in. (6.7 × 3.2cm)
ClassificationsSocial Events
Credit LineGift of the estate of Joseph T. Hall
DescriptionA commemorative pin for the Bicentennial of Yale University in 1901. A bronze medal is in the center with a relief image of the Yale University emblem. A purple satin ribbon is behind the medal.
Object number1982.101.145
MarkingsRecto, inscribed: "YALE UNIVERSITY BI-CENTENNIAL/ 1701-1901/ LUX/ ET/ VERITAS"

Verso, typed in black ink: "Made by the/ Pryor Novelty Co./ 472-475/ Washington St./ Newark, N. J."
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