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Gift of The Buffalo Historical Society, 1959.82.3 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Button
Gift of The Buffalo Historical Society, 1959.82.3 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Button

SubjectPortrait of The Hartford Fire Insurance Company American, founded 1810
Dateafter 1913
Mediumaluminum; plastic; paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 1in. (2.5cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineGift of the Buffalo Historical Society
DescriptionA celluloid button for the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company. The button has a white background with blue text and images and a gold border. In the center of the button is a gold stag in front of a church drawn in blue. The reverse side has a metal clasp.
Object number1959.82.3
MarkingsRecto, printed in blue: "HARTFORD ACCIDENT AND INDEMNITY COMPANY/ HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT"
Subject Terms
    On View
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