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Collection
History Collection: Person
Object ID
2004.203.1
Date Range
September 12, 1935
Collection
History Collection: Person
Description
Political Button collections. See file for inventory list.
"Member Local 285"
"United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America Org'd Sept. 12, 1935"
Date Range
September 12, 1935
Year Range From
1935
Year Range To
1935
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Button, Political
Diameter (in)
1.25
Condition
Good
Object ID
2004.203.1
Credit
Gift of Harold F. Hoover
Accession Number
2004.203
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Collection
History Collection: Lancaster County Historical Society
Title
Campaign Button for Landon & Knox
Object ID
2023.001.090
  1 image  
Collection
History Collection: Lancaster County Historical Society
Title
Campaign Button for Landon & Knox
Description
Two brown buttons with "Landon" above a "G.O.P." elephant and "Knox" below. Buttons are pinned to yellow felt circles with scalloped/petal edges like flowers. Alf Landon (1887-1987) and Frank Knox (1874-1944) were Republican candidates for President and Vice-President in 1936.
Year Range From
1936
Year Range To
1936
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0525
People
Landon, Alf
Knox, Frank
Object Name
Button, Political
Diameter (cm)
1.905
Diameter (ft)
0.0625
Diameter (in)
0.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-09-29
Condition Notes
One button has spot of missing enamel above 'N' in "Landon."
Object ID
2023.001.090
Notes
Two Union labels on the back of buttons: Amalgamated Lithographers and metal workers.
Accession Number
2023.001
Images
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Title
Nissley G.A.R. Ribbon, Mt. Joy
Object ID
2006.971
  1 image  
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Title
Nissley G.A.R. Ribbon, Mt. Joy
Description
Grand Army of the Republic badge. "In Union There Is Strength" on top pin. "D. H. Nissley Post, No. 478 / G. A. R. / Mount Joy, PA." G.A.R. emblem in center of badge. Badge is black with gold letters and gold braided trim on bottom with metal fringes.
Year Range From
1870
Year Range To
1930
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0525
People
Nissley, D.H.
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth, Satin, Metal
Height (in)
9
Width (in)
2.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2006-08-07
Condition Notes
Tear above left flag.
Object ID
2006.971
Accession Number
2006.971
Images
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Object ID
2006.970
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Description
Civil War veteran badge, Grand Army of the Republic. Button pin with G.A.R. emblem on top. "In Memoriam / Brandywine / Post No. 54 / Coatesville, PA." Black with silver border and gold letters.
Year Range From
1890
Year Range To
1935
Made By
Baltimore Badge & Novelty Company
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth, Satin, Metal
Height (in)
5.375
Width (in)
2.5
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Bottom of badge is frayed.
Object ID
2006.970
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, PA 79th
Object ID
2006.568
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, PA 79th
Description
Civil War veteran reunion badge, 79th Pennsylvania. "Reunion / 79th / Regiment / P.V.V." Light blue with gold letters.
Year Range From
1877
Year Range To
1930
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth
Length (in)
6
Width (in)
1.875
Condition
Good
Object ID
2006.568
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Object ID
2006.566
Date Range
1932
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Description
Civil War veteran badge with medallions, Grand Army of the Republic. Gold pin on top with eagle. Underneath is metal piece with words, "55th Nat'l Encampment / GAR / Representative." Below that is metal piece with Lincoln head and words, "Springfield, Ill. / 1932." Below that is medallion with words, "Samuel P. Town Commander in Chief G. A. R." and his image. Yellow ribbon background. Accompanying card reads "Presented by / Washington F. Hambright." Washington Hambright served in the 79th Pennsylvania.
Date Range
1932
Year Range From
1932
Year Range To
1932
Made By
Whitehead & Hoag Company
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth, Metal
Height (in)
0.25
Length (in)
6.25
Width (in)
1.75
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
2006.566
Place of Origin
Newark, New Jersey
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Object ID
2006.941
Date Range
June 1931
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Description
Civil War veteran badge, Grand Army of the Republic. Top pin has hand-shaking scene. Red ribbon connects to bar in middle of badge with word "Repesentative" on it. Coin at bottom with portrait and text: "Commander Chas W. Meconnahey." Text on back of coin: "65th / Annual / Encampment / Dept. of Penna. / G. A. R. / Lancaster / June 1931".
Date Range
June 1931
Year Range From
1931
Year Range To
1931
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth, Metal
Height (in)
3.5
Length (in)
1.5
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
2006.941
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