Gift of Philip Dunbar, 1983.54.0 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Pin-back button

Mediumplastic; aluminum; paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 2 1/2in. (6.4cm)

ClassificationsInformation Artifacts

Credit LineGift of Philip Dunbar

DescriptionA round pin-back button with a white background and black text. At the top of the button is a black and white drawing of Phineas Meigs' hat. Beneath the hat is the following text: "I SURVIVED THE/ BATTLE FOR/ MADISON/ 1782."

Object number1983.54.0

MarkingsRecto, printed in black ink: "I SURVIVED THE/ BATTLE FOR/ MADISON/ 1782"NotesSubject Note: The Battle of Madison was fought during the American Revolution on 19 May 1782. The town militia was led by Captain Phineas Meigs, who was killed by a musket ball in the head during this battle. Meigs was the last man killed in Connecticut during the American Revolution.

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