Gift of anonymous, 1983.9.39 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Button

SubjectPortrait of Luke A. Lockwood American, 1833 - 1905

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 Luke A. Lockwood, President of the Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut, in the center.

Object number1983.9.39

MarkingsRecto, printed in white: "PRESIDENT OF MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION, CONN./ LUKE A. LOCKWOOD"

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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