Chain, Key
Object number2018.123.5
Date1967
MediumMetal; Plastic
Credit LineGift of Alan J. Davidson
DescriptionFlat, rectangular metal and plastic key chain. Silver metal frame with hole at viewer's left end. Front has shiny plastic insert with Pennsylvania license plate image comprised of navy blue background framing yellow State of Pennsylvania shape; state shape has navy blue text; state shape has orange square in the viewer's top left corner with navy blue and orange text and navy blue State of Pennsylvania shape. Reverse is silver and has raised text.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 0.563 x 1.438 x 0.125 in. (1.4 x 3.7 x 0.3 cm)InscriptionsFront has navy blue text "PENNSYLVANIA / B02-498"; also has navy blue and orange text in the viewer's top left corner "PA / 67".
Reverse has raised text "POSTAGE GUARANTEED / FINDER DEPOSIT ANY MAILBOX / DISABLED AMERICAN / VETERANS / CINCINNATI, OHIO 45214".
Historical NotesDisabled American Veterans key chain. Part of a collection that belonged to various members of donor Alan J. Davidson’s family who were from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. These tags were an ongoing, nationwide fundraising activity of the Disabled American Veterans. The DAV mailed them, gratuitously, to people when they got new license plates, asking only that the recipient consider making a donation. The DAV’s selling point was that, if the tag were attached to one’s car keys, they’d return the lost keys to their owner.
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