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Gift of Paul Accarpio, 2005.158.11, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
Pin-back Button
Gift of Paul Accarpio, 2005.158.11, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain

Pin-back Button

RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. American, founded 1847
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)
Collections
  • G. Fox & Co.
On View
Not on view
Phonograph Record Brush
G. Fox and Co.
1925-1960
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1995.30.42a  Photograph by David Stansbury  © 2008 The Connecticu…
G. Fox and Co.
about 1960
Gift of Paul Accarpio, 2005.158.20-.31 © 2006 The Connecticut Historical Society.
General Baking Company
1930-1960s
Man's Shoes and Original Box
G. Fox and Co.
about 1970-1975
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1995.30.41  Photograph by David Stansbury.  © 2009 The Connecticu…
G. Fox and Co.
about 1955
Inventory photograph, 2020.61.36, Gift of Mardon Walker, Connecticut Historical Society
Mardon Walker
Inventory photograph, 2020.61.11, Gift of Mardon Walker, Connecticut Historical Society
Mardon Walker
1955-1975
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1999.106.9  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
G. Fox and Co.
about 1970s
Inventory photograph, 2020.61.52, Gift of Mardon Walker, Connecticut Historical Society
Mardon Walker