Button, Event
Object number2021.192.11
Manufacturer
M.E. Cunningham Company
Manufacturer
Allied Printing
Date1914
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumMetal; Paper; Ink; Fabric; Thread
Credit LineGift of Robert and Cathy Trombetta
DescriptionCircular white button with blue and yellow fabric ribbon. On front of button is a black-and-white image of a building. On back of button a vertical metal pin. Attached to bottom of pin is a blue and yellow fabric ribbon. DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 3 x 1.25 x 0.25 in. (7.6 x 3.2 x 0.6 cm)InscriptionsOn front of button is black printed text: "ALLEN SCHOOL PICNIC / KENNYWOOD PARK - JUNE 18, 1914".
MarksOn back of button is black printed maker's mark: "M. E. CUNNINGHAM CO., [illegible] / Badge, Buttons, Flags [illegible]".
On back of button is black printed maker's mark: "625 Smithfield St. / PITTSBURGH, PA.".
On back of button is black printed maker's mark: "ALLIED PRINTING / TRADES / UNION / LABEL / COUNCIL / PITTSBURG / 29".
Historical NotesAllen School Kennywood picnic ribbon. Part of a collection related to Western Pennsylvania history.
Related institution
Kennywood Park
Related institution
Allen School
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