Gift of Bryant Tolles, 1997.65.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Hartford Public High School Debate Club pin

Dateabout 1940

Mediumgold

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 3/8 × 3/8in. (1 × 1cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Bryant Tolles

DescriptionA small lapel pin in the shape of a pentagon for the Hartford Public High School Debating Club. The front of the pin is filled with text: "HPHS/ DEBATING/ CLUB."

Object number1997.65.1

MarkingsRecto, printed: "HPHS/ DEBATING/ CLUB"

Verso, engraved: "DIEGES & GLUST/ GOLD FILLED"

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