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Community Chest buttons
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Community Chest buttons

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Cornelia Gross American, 1913 - 1989
Date1929-1930
Mediumplastic; aluminum; paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions ((.4) diameter): 2 1/2in. (6.4cm)
Primary Dimensions ((.5) diameter): 1 1/4in. (3.2cm)
ClassificationsSocial Groups
Credit LineGift of Katharine Gross Farnham
DescriptionTwo buttons for the Community Chest originally owned by Cornelia Gross.

(.4) Pin-back button awarded to Cornelia Gross for four years of service to the Community Chest. Button has a white background with a blue border. In the center is a window with a piece of paper that can be personalized for the wearer.

(.5) Pin-back button for an Official of the Community Chest. Button has a white background with blue text. There is a blue banner with white text across the center.
Object number1994.49.4-.5
Markings(.4) Recto, printed in blue: "ALL OUT FOR HARTFORD/ COMMUNITY/ CHEST"
(.4) Recto, typed and printed in black ink: "CORNELIA GROSS/ 4 Years Service"
(.4) Printed in white along bottom edge: "WHITEHEAD-HOAG NEWARK, N. J."
(.4) Verso, engraved: "W & H. CO. NEWARK, N. J./ PAT. OCT. 1-1929"

(.5) Recto, printed in blue: "COMMUNITY CHEST"
(.5) Recto, printed in white: "OFFICIAL"
(.5) Verso, typed in black ink: "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO./ NEWARK, N. J./ BUTTONS,/ BADGES,/ NOVELTIES/ AND SIGNS"
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