Button, Membership
Object number2011.27.9
Manufacturer
F. De Caro
Datec. 1908
OriginNew York, NY
Mediummetal; enamel
Credit LineGift of Robert Savino
DescriptionCircular metal button. Embossed enamel on top with Italian text in outer circle identifying organization; in center is an image of an eagle with an American flag, shield with American colors, and an Italian flag in front. Circular stem on back, with impressed maker's information.Dimensions0.75 x 0.25 x 0.75 in. (1.9 x 0.6 x 1.9 cm)InscriptionsFront has text in outer circle, "SOCIETA DI M.S.S.DONATO / ALTOONA, PA".
MarksCircular stem on back is impressed with text "F. DE CARO / MFG BADGES / 169 GRAND ST, N.Y."
Historical NotesButton of the San Donato Mutual Beneficial Association of Altoona, Pennsylvania. This mutual aid society was organized and incorporated in 1908, by Italian immigrants from the town of Ripacandida in the region of Basilicata, which is a small farming community. Named in honor of their patron saint of their hometown in Italy, the San Donato Mutual Beneficial Association was created to provide its members some assistance when illness or death of a member occurred and to provide a gathering place for its members.
Related institution
San Donato Mutual Beneficial Association
(founded 1908)
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