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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.
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Phonograph Record Brush
G. Fox and Co.
1925-1960
Gift of Paul Accarpio, 2005.158.20-.31 © 2006 The Connecticut Historical Society.
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1930-1960s
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1977-1978
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Xtramart Convenience Stores
1997-2000
Inventory photograph, 2020.61.36, Gift of Mardon Walker, Connecticut Historical Society
Mardon Walker
Inventory photograph, 2020.61.61, Gift of Mardon Walker, Connecticut Historical Society
Mardon Walker
1972-1975
Inventory photograph, 2020.61.9, 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
Inventory photograph, 2020.61.12, Gift of Mardon Walker, Connecticut Historical Society
Mardon Walker
Inventory photograph, 2020.61.30, Gift of Mardon Walker, Connecticut Historical Society
Mardon Walker
1970s
Top row: 2007.35.1 - 2007.35.3. Bottom row: 2007.35.4 - 2007.35.6. Far right: 2007.35.7.
Donnelly/Colt Progressive
1959-2002