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Gift of Sylvia Squires and Debra Harger, 2016.99.15a © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Wallace Barnes Co. pin
Gift of Sylvia Squires and Debra Harger, 2016.99.15a © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Wallace Barnes Co. pin

DistributorDistributed by Barnes Group Inc. American, founded 1857
Mediumbrass; enamel paint; cardboard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions ((a) pin height x width): 5/8 × 5/8in. (1.6 × 1.6cm)
Other ((a) height x width): 1 5/8 × 1 3/4in. (4.1 × 4.4cm)
Other (box height x width x depth): 3/4 × 1 7/8 × 1 7/8in. (1.9 × 4.8 × 4.8cm)
ClassificationsCeremonies
Credit LineGift of Sylvia Squires and Debra Harger
DescriptionA small service pin (a) awarded by the Barnes Co. for 25 years of service. The pin has two torches on either side with a laurel wreath between them. On top of the wreath if a red circle with a white center. At the bottom is a blue pentagon with "25" inside. The pin is attached to its original cardboard backing and is in its original cardboard box (b-c).
Object number2016.99.15a-c
Markings(.15a) Recto, inscribed: "BARNES-MADE PRODUCTS/ SPRINGS/ STEEL/ EST./ 1857/ 25"

(.15c) Typed in purple ink on a white sticker on bottom of box: "25/ PIN"
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