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Gift of Nora Oakes Howard, 2017.42.10, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Lapel Pin
Gift of Nora Oakes Howard, 2017.42.10, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History

Lapel Pin

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Elinor Righter American, 1912 - 2001
Date1939-1945
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 7/8in. (2.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Nora Oakes Howard
DescriptionAmerican Red Cross Volunteer lapel pin with a white background and red cross symbol in the center. The enamel on the pin is chipped.
Object number2017.42.10
Inscribedobverse "VOLUNTEER"
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Gift of Nora Oakes Howard, 2017.42.11, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
    Elinor Righter
    1939-1945
    Gift of Nora Oakes Howard, 2017.41.99, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined
    Elinor Righter
    1944-1945
    Gift of Nora Oakes Howard, 2017.41.80, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined
    Elinor Righter
    1944-1945
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    Beatrice Fox
    1941-1959
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    Hartford Electric Light Company
    1914-1959
    Gift of Nora Oakes Howard, 2017.41.73, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined
    Elinor Righter
    May 1944
    Gift of Nora Oakes Howard, 2017.41.124, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined
    Elinor Righter
    1944-1945
    Gift of Nora Oakes Howard, 2017.41.159, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined
    Elinor Righter
    1944
    Gift of Nora Oakes Howard, 2017.41.161, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined
    Elinor Righter
    October 23, 1943
    Gift of Nora Oakes Howard, 2017.41.162, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined
    Elinor Righter
    1939-1945
    Gift of Nora Oakes Howard, 2017.41.163, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined
    Elinor Righter
    1939-1945