Badge
SubjectPortrait of
Asa P. Fitch
American, 1848 - 1916
Date1905
Mediumbrass; plastic; paper; satin; aluminum
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 5 1/4 × 2in. (13.3 × 5.1cm)
ClassificationsSocial Groups
Credit LineGift of anonymous
DescriptionA committee badge for the Grand Master's Day 10th anniversary at the Masonic Home in Wallingford, Conn. hosted by the Connecticut Freemasons. At the top of the badge is a plastic window marked "COMMITTEE" and surrounded by a gold border. A blue ribbon with gold lettering is suspended from the top bar. A round medallion is suspended from the ribbon. On one side of the medallion is a black and white drawing of the Masonic Home. One the reverse side of the medallion is a black and white bust portrait of Asa P. Fitch, Grand Master in 1905.
Object number1983.9.18
MarkingsRecto, printed in blue ink on cream background: "COMMITTEE"Recto, printed in gold ink on ribbon: "GRAND/ MASTER'S/ DAY/ TENTH ANNIVERSARY/ MASONIC HOME/ WALLINGFORD, CONN./ SEPT. 27, 1905"
Verso, engraved: "W. & H. CO. NEWARK N. J. PAT. AUG. 1. 99."
Verso, printed in gold ink: "WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO./ NEWARK, NEW JERSEY"
Verso, printed in white ink on image: "ASA P. FITCH GRAND MASTER 1905"
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