Pin, Political
Object number2015.22.1983
Manufacturer
Geraghty and Company
OriginChicago, IL
MediumMetal; Paper; Celluloid; Ink
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionCircular metal celluloid pin with diagonal, stickpin. Face of the pin has a blue and white background with white text around the outer edge and blue text in the center. Solid metal back with markers mark and three union labels in the center. DimensionsHeight x Diameter x Depth: 0.938 x 0.875 x 0.188 in. (2.4 x 2.2 x 0.5 cm)InscriptionsFront has white and blue text: “FOR / DR. DOTY / MAYOR”.
Union label on back center proper right is hard to read but says "S.A. No 4".
Union label on back center proper left if for Sheet Metal Workers International Association.
MarksMark on back center reads: " GERAGHTY & COMPANY / [UNION LABELS} / 3035-37 W. LAKE ST. / CHICAGO / ILLINOIS / U.S.A."
Label on back center top is for Geraghty & Company.
Related institution
Sheet Metal Workers' International Association
Related person
Dr. Doty
On View
Not on view
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