Fishing License
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Peter J. Canova
Date1953
Mediumaluminum; paper; plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 1 3/4 × 2 1/4in. (4.4 × 5.7cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineGift of Peter Canova
DescriptionA badge with a membership license to the Plainville Fish & Game Association in 1953, owned by Peter Canova. The license is printed on pink paper with black text. The paper is in an aluminum holder with a plastic view front.
Object number1988.39.6
MarkingsRecto, printed in black ink: "1953/ PLAINVILLE FISH & GAME/ ASSOCIATION, Inc./ NO. 230/ [signed] Peter Canova/ Signature of Member"Verso, engraved: "TO OPEN BADGE/ LIFT THIS END/ SLIDE OUT/ BRING THIS BADGE WITH/ YOU WHEN APPLYING FOR/ NEXT YEAR'S LICENSE/ WHITEHEAD-HOAG CO - NEWARK, N. J./ PATENT 2145296"
Subject Terms
On View
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