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Badge, Identification

Object number2010.69.1

Datec. 1970

Mediumsteel; paper

Credit LineGift of Barry Mitnick

DescriptionCircular steel frame with paper employee identification inside; behind plastic. Printed text in black on paper identifies company, location, and employee number surrounding a central black-and-white photograph of a male's head and face, with height measurements behind. Pin on back.Dimensions2.125 x 2.125 in. (5.4 x 5.4 cm)
InscriptionsPrinted in black on paper at top "THE / NATIONAL SUPPLY CO.", vertically on left side "SPANG", vertically on right side "ETNA", and at bottom "3501".
Historical NotesBadge, part of a collection of performance pieces belonging to Aspinwall-based magician Harry Albacker (born April 1925, died March 1994). Harry toured the United States performing magic shows from the 1940s until his death. He was best known as a children's magician who specialized in performing with animals and for his signature turban and harem pants. He began performing in vaudeville houses in the Pittsburgh-area while still in high school, but it was not until after his service in WWII that he switched to children's shows. Because he performed for so long many people who enjoyed him as a child were able to hire him for their own children.

Previous owner Harry Albacker (1925 - 1994)

Related institution The National Supply Company

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