Button, Event
Object number2008.84.12
Manufacturer
Kant Novelty Company
Date1931
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumIron; ink; paper
Credit LineGift of Richard L. Lechnar
DescriptionCircular iron pinback button. Printed on front is red and blue image of American flag on left edge and event information in blue and red printed text. Back: straight pin. Paper inside backing with black printed maker information.Dimensions2 x 1.875 in. (5.1 x 4.8 cm)InscriptionsPrinted on front in blue print, "7TH ANNUAL REUNION"; "HEADQUARTERS / COMPANY"; image of shield with "80"; "320th / INFANTRY"; "[in red print] 39 / FORT PITT HOTEL / PITTSBURGH, PA. FEB. 14, 1931".
MarksPaper inside backing with black print, "KANT NOVELTY CO. / Celluloid Buttons / Advertising Novelties / 248 [or 6?] Third Ave. / Pittsburgh, Pa / [union label]".
Historical NotesSeventh annual reunion button for the 320th Infantry button, February 14, 1931.
Related institution
320th Infantry
Related institution
Fort Pitt Hotel
Previous owner
Richard L. Lechnar
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