Pin, Membership
Object number2008.36.1
Manufacturer
H.C. Mendel and Company
Datec. 1900
OriginAllegheny, PA
OriginAllegheny City, PA
MediumMetal; paper; ink; paint
Credit LineGift of Elaine Linkenheimer
DescriptionCircular metal button, gold. Edge lined with twisted metal rope. In center, on plastic: gold Fleurie cross with gold rays in background. White circular paper in back with black maker print. Straight pin.Dimensions1.5 x 1.5 in. (3.8 x 3.8 cm)MarksWhite circular paper in back with black print, "H.C.Mendel & Co. / Badges & Buttons / 407 Ohio St., East / Allegheny, Pa."
Engraving on back edge: "B R & N.Co D E...[rest obscured by rust]".
Historical NotesHoly Name Society button from St. Nicholas Church in Millvale, for the male organization within St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church, once belonging to either Frank P. Plavan, Sr., or his father. Frank P. Plavan was donor Elaine Linkenheimer's father.
Related institution
Holy Name Society
Previous owner
Frank P. Plaven Sr.
Related institution
Saint Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church
On View
Not on view
1847-1969
A.G. Trimble Company
C.M. Davidson and Company
c. 1950
