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Gift of Henry K. Saaf, 1985.227.4 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Button
Gift of Henry K. Saaf, 1985.227.4 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Button

MakerMade by Baltimore Badge & Novelty Company
Subject Brown Thomson & Co. American
Mediumaluminum; plastic; paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 1 1/4in. (3.2cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineGift of Henry K. Saaf
DescriptionA celluloid button with a color drawing of Santa Claus in the center with the following text around the border: "My Headquarters/ Brown, Thomson & Co."
Object number1985.227.4
MarkingsRecto, printed in black: "My Headquarters/ Brown, Thomson & Co."

Verso, printed in black ink: "MADE BY/ BALTIMORE/ BADGE & NOVELTY/ COMPANY/ BALTIMORE, MD./ DESIGN PATENTED 10/1/01."
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