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Pin-back Button
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Pin-back Button

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Smith-Worthington Saddlery Company American, founded 1794
Datec. 1914-1918
Mediumplastic; metal; paper; twine
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions of button (diameter): 1 1/2in. (3.8cm)
Primary Dimensions of tag (height x width): 2 7/16 × 1 5/16in. (6.2 × 3.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co.
DescriptionThe Smith-Worthington Saddlery Company (a) pin-back button and (b) tag WWI Employee Tag, No. 484. The button has a white background with black text. The tag is yellow with brown text and red handwriting.
Object number2022.6.33a-b
Inscribed(a) Printed in black on white background on front: "THE SMITH-WORTHINGTON CO. / 1 / 484 / HARTFORD, CONN."

(b) Printed in brown text on front: "Established 1794 / THE / SMITH-WORTHINGTON / SADDLERY CO. / HARTFORD, CONN. / No."

(b) Handwritten in red ink on front: "EMPLOYEE / TAG / from / WORLD / WAR I"

(b) Printed in brown text on back: "Makers / Fine Riding Saddles / Bridles / Martingales / Halters / Fancy Brow Bands / Caveson Nose Bands / Saddle Housings / Blankets / Coolers / Sheets / Holsters / Mens Belts / Dog Harness / Collars and Leads"
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