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Badge, Identification

Object number2009.91.1

Date1960-1969

OriginSwissvale, PA

Mediumplastic; paper

Credit LineGift of James L. Fonzi

DescriptionEmployee identification badge on a plastic card.Dimensions2.125 x 3.375 in. (5.4 x 8.6 cm)
InscriptionsPrinted in black at top, "UNION SWITCH & SIGNAL DIVISION / AMERICAN STANDARD INC./SWISSVALE, PA. 15218".
In center, printed in blue, "USS" superimposed.
Typed below photograph, "FONZI J / 01718".
Handwritten signature in blue ink at bottom.
Reverse side has textual explanation of ID card use and bar code with "01718".
Historical NotesJames L. Fonzi worked for Union Switch and Signal for 43 years. After he retired he retained some of the test equipment and continued to operate his own company, Time Code Consultants, which tested railroad signals. He operated that company from 1986 till 2009 when he donated the equipment.

Previous owner James L. Fonzi

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