Gift of Paul Accarpio, 2005.158.11, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain

Pin-back Button

RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. American, 1847 - 1993

ManufacturerManufactured by A/D Enterprises, Inc. American

LicenserLicensed by Unieboek B.V.

Date1978

MediumMetal, paper, plastic

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 3 1/16in. (7.8cm)

ClassificationsInformation Artifacts

Credit LineGift of Paul Accarpio

DescriptionSouvenir button, round in shape of white paper coated in plastic and mounted on a white metal base; the image of a little red gnome wearing a hat is printed on the front.

Object number2005.158.11

MarkingsPrinted around the top of the button is, "I MET A GNOME AT G. FOX." Printed across the bottom is, "© 1978 UNIEBOEK B.V." Printed on the edge of the button, below the Unieboek mark, is, "a/d enterprises, inc fairfield, ct. 06430".NotesObject Note: There was a book about gnomes published in the 1970s and the button may have been a promotional piece distributed at the time of the book's publication. (Blakelock 5/2009)

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