Lapel Pin: America 250 Connecticut
DistributorDistributed by
Connecticut Semiquincentennial Commission
American, 2022 - 2028
Date2025
Medium(a) metal, enamel
(b) paper, printed ink
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions ((a) diameter of lapel pin): 3/4in. (1.9cm)
Primary Dimensions ((b) overall height x width of card): 3 1/2 × 4 1/2in. (8.9 × 11.4cm)
Primary Dimensions ((b) overall height x width of card): 3 1/2 × 4 1/2in. (8.9 × 11.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionAn America 250 | CT Commission (a) lapel pin attached to an (b) information sheet describing the design.
(b) Printed in black: "Based on the State of Connecticut / brand, the "Star-Spangled C" / used by the America 250 | CT / Commission is a simplified / American flag with four stars / representing the Commission's / four themes: / Doing History / Power of Place / For the Common Good / Tell Inclusive Stories."
(b) Printed in black: "Based on the State of Connecticut / brand, the "Star-Spangled C" / used by the America 250 | CT / Commission is a simplified / American flag with four stars / representing the Commission's / four themes: / Doing History / Power of Place / For the Common Good / Tell Inclusive Stories."
Object number2025.11.0a-b
NotesSubject Note: Robert Kret, Connecticut Museum CEO/Executive Director, was a member of the America 250 | CT Commission.On View
Not on view
Connecticut Centennial Commission for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
c. 1986