Pin, Political
Object number2015.22.1978
Manufacturer
Whitehead & Hoag Company
OriginNewark, NJ
MediumMetal; Paper; Celluloid; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionCircular metal celluloid open back pin with vertical, stickpin. Face of the pin has a red, white and blue background with blue text in the center. On the back there is a paper backing with a maker's mark and union label printed in the center. DimensionsHeight x Diameter x Depth: 1 x 0.875 x 0.188 in. (2.5 x 2.2 x 0.5 cm)InscriptionsText on the face reads: "FLETCHER AND HOWE".
Union label in the center of maker's mark is an Allied Printing label.
MarksMaker's mark on the back reads: "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. / NEWARK N.J. / [UNION LABEL] / PATENTED / JULY 17,1894 / APRIL 14, 1895. JULY 21, 1896".
Historical NotesPossibly referring to Allen M. Fletcher, who was Governor of Vermont from 1912-1915, and his Lieutenant Governor Frank E Howe.
Related institution
Allied Printing
Related person
Allen Miller Fletcher
(1853 - 1922)
Related person
Frank Edmund Howe
(1870 - 1956)
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Whitehead & Hoag Company
