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Gift of anonymous, 1983.9.37 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Button
Gift of anonymous, 1983.9.37 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Button

MakerMade by Whitehead and Hoag Company
SubjectPortrait of Luella W. Stearns American, 1865 - 1942
Date1903
Mediumplastic; paper; aluminum
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 1 3/4in. (4.4cm)
ClassificationsSocial Groups
Credit LineGift of anonymous
DescriptionA round stickpin button with a black and white portrait of Luella W. Stearns, Grand Matron, 1903, in the center.
Object number1983.9.37
MarkingsRecto, printed in white: "MRS. LUELLA W. STEARNS"

Recto, printed in black: "GRAND MATRON, 1903."

Verso, printed in black ink: "Buttons made by/ The Whitehead & Hoag Co./ Newark, N. J., U. S. A./ Pat. April 14, 1896,/ July 21, 1896."
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