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Gift of Tracey Lorenzo Budrejko, 2023.82.46, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collecti…
Press Badge: Ella Grasso’s Funeral, 1981
Gift of Tracey Lorenzo Budrejko, 2023.82.46, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, No Known Copyright

Press Badge: Ella Grasso’s Funeral, 1981

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Frank Lorenzo American, 1928 - 2000
Date1981 February 7
Mediumcardstock, printed ink
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 4 1/2 × 2 3/4in. (11.4 × 7cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineGift of Tracey Lorenzo Budrejko
DescriptionPress badge issued to Frank Lorenzo of UPI by the Connecticut State Police for use at Ella Grasso’s funeral on February 7, 1981.
Object number2023.82.46
CopyrightNo Known Copyright
InscribedPrinted in blue on front: "PRESS / CONNECTICUT / STATE / POLICE / ISSUED BY / STATE OF CONNECTICUT / DEPARTMENT OF / STATE POLICE / NAME [handwritten] FRANK LORENZO / ORGANIZATION [handwritten] UPI / DATE [handwritten] POOL PHOTO / TOWN"

Stamped in black ink on back: "PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE / CONN. STATE POLICE / 100 WASHINGTON ST. / HARTFORD, CT 06106"

Handwritten in black ink on back: "Grasso Funeral / Jan. 1981"
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