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Gift of James D. Price, 1966.56.2.4 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Badge
Gift of James D. Price, 1966.56.2.4 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Badge

Dateabout 1895
Mediumsilk; plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 5 × 2 1/4in. (12.7 × 5.7cm)
ClassificationsSocial Groups
Credit LineGift of James D. Price
DescriptionA ribbon with a stickpin back and plastic shield for the reception of the dedication of the Connecticut Masonic Home and Orphanage in Wallingford, Connecticut. The ribbon is a pale blue with dark blue lettering. The shield has two openings, where the ribbon is woven through. The shield has a white background with dark blue lettering. There is a black and white image of the Masonic Home in the center of the shield.
Object number1966.56.2.4
MarkingsRibbon recto, printed in blue ink: "RECEPTION."

Shield recto, printed in blue ink: "DEDICATION/ OF THE/ CONNECTICUT/ MASONIC HOME/ AND ORPHANAGE/ WALLINGFORD/ September 25, A. L./ 5895"

Ribbon verso, stamped in green ink: "The [illegible] Printing Co./ Bridgeport, Conn./ BADGE/ [illegible]"
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