Tobacco tag
Classification:
Date:
1870-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
3/4 x 3/4 x 1/8 in.
Description:
A red tin plug tobacco tag shaped and cut out to resemble a curved bladed tool printed in black "Sickle", with two spikes for mounting on the tobacco. Used between 1870 and 1930 to identify brands of plug tobacco at the point of sale, tobacco tags were treasured collectibles redeemed for premiums.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4477
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
52798
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobacco tag
Classification:
Date:
1870-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
3/4 x 3/4 x 1/8 in.
Description:
A red tin plug tobacco tag shaped and cut out to resemble a curved bladed tool printed in black "Sickle", with two spikes for mounting on the tobacco. Used between 1870 and 1930 to identify brands of plug tobacco at the point of sale, tobacco tags were treasured collectibles redeemed for premiums.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4476
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
52797
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobacco tag
Classification:
Date:
1870-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 in. diameter
Description:
A circular yellow tin plug tobacco tag printed with a color drawing of a spaniel dog wearing a collar with an "H" below the words in black "Finzer's Old Honesty", with two spikes for mounting on the tobacco. Used between 1870 and 1930 to identify brands of plug tobacco at the point of sale, tobacco tags were treasured collectibles redeemed for premiums.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4475
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
52796
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tobacco tag
Classification:
Date:
1870-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 in. diameter
Description:
A circular yellow tin plug tobacco tag printed with a color drawing of a spaniel dog wearing a collar with an "H" below the words in black "Finzer's Old Honesty", with two spikes for mounting on the tobacco. Used between 1870 and 1930 to identify brands of plug tobacco at the point of sale, tobacco tags were treasured collectibles redeemed for premiums.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4474
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
52795
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pinback button
Classification:
Date:
1990
Medium:
Plastic, metal, paper
Dimensions:
1/4 x 1 1/2 in. diameter
Description:
A white pinback button printed with a black central field that reads in white "Act Up". In March of 1987, ACT UP was formed in New York City by a group of people as a diverse, nonpartisan group of individuals united in anger and committed to direct action to end the AIDS Crisis. They meet with government and health officials; they support research and distribute the latest medical information, as well as holding public protests and demonstrations.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4315
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1990
eMuseum Object ID:
52794
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pinback button
Classification:
Date:
1990
Medium:
Plastic, metal, paper
Dimensions:
1/4 x 1 1/2 in. diameter
Description:
A brownish-gray pinback button printed in black and yellow "10, 10, 10!/ Condoms/ Across The Board." From the Gay Men's Health Crisis organization efforts to stem the spread if AIDS within the Gay male community through the regular use of condoms.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4314
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1990
eMuseum Object ID:
52793
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pinback button
Classification:
Date:
1995-2000
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 7/8 in. diameter
Description:
A red metal pinback button printed in white "REACH". Probably a reference to Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health (REACH), an initiative started in 1995 by the National Institutes of Health. Its primary purpose is to develop and test new ways to help families manage the daily activities and the stresses of caring for people with Alzheimer's Disease or a related disorder.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4313
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2000
eMuseum Object ID:
52792
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pinback button
Classification:
Date:
1980-2000
Medium:
Plastic, metal, paper
Dimensions:
1/4 x 6 in. diameter
Description:
A very large off-white button printed in black "I'm a blooming/ GENIUS/ Don't pick the flowers." with the "GE" of "GENIUS" in red.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4312
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2000
eMuseum Object ID:
52791
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pinback button
Classification:
Date:
1980-2000
Medium:
Plastic, metal, paper
Dimensions:
1/4 x 1 1/2 in. diameter
Description:
A dark yellow pinback button printed with a sketch of a teddy bear next to the words "The Teddy Bear Museum/ stratford-upon-avon."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4311
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2000
eMuseum Object ID:
52790
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pinback button
Classification:
Date:
1980-2000
Medium:
Plastic, metal, paper
Dimensions:
1/4 x 1 1/2 in. diameter
Description:
A white pinback button printed in bright blue "At Phillips/ Auction is Action."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.4310
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2000
eMuseum Object ID:
52789
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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