Chain, Key
Object number2018.123.6
Date1976
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 plastic insert with Pennsylvania license plate image comprised of black background with yellow text surrounding yellow Liberty Bell at center. Reverse is silver and has raised text.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 0.625 x 1.5 x 0.188 in. (1.6 x 3.8 x 0.5 cm)InscriptionsFront has yellow text "PENNSYLVANIA / C71 865 / BICENTENNIAL STATE '76".
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. This tag belonged to the donor who is from Upper St. Clair, 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.
Related institution
Disabled American Veterans
Previous owner
Alan J. Davidson
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