Gift of anonymous, 1983.9.11 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Badge

MakerMade by Whitehead and Hoag Company

DistributorDistributed by Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Connecticut

SubjectPortrait of Sturgis M. Judd American, 1809 - 1904

Date1899

Mediumplastic; aluminum; satin; brass

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 4 3/4 × 2in. (12.1 × 5.1cm)

ClassificationsSocial Groups

Credit LineGift of anonymous

DescriptionA badge for the 102nd anniversary of the Harmony Lodge in Waterbury, Conn. of the Connecticut Freemasons. There is a decorative gold bar at the top with a bright blue ribbon with gold lettering. A round medallion is suspended from the ribbon, and it has a black and white bust image of Sturgis M. Judd at 90 years old.

Object number1983.9.11

MarkingsRecto, printed in gold ink: "102D ANNIVERSARY/ OF/ HARMONY LODGE/ NO. 42, F. & A. M./ WATERBURY, CONN./ NOVEMBER 6, 1899"

Recto, printed in black ink on plastic: "STURGIS M. JUDD - 90 YEARS OLD"

Verso, printed in gold ink: "WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO./ NEWARK, NEW JERSEY"

Verso, engraved: "WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO./ BADGES/ PAT. JUNE 12. 94/ NEWARK, NJ."

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