Republican County Committee Watcher Ribbon
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silk, cotton, metal
Dimensions:
overall: 12.7 x 6.35 cm
Description:
Cream silk satin and cotton pin-back ribbon with image of eagle and inscription imprinted in dark blue: "REPUBLICAN/COUNTY/COMMITTEE/WATCHER."
Object Number:
INV.2301.1
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
57757
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Set of 5 Republican County Committee Captain's Badges
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1930
Medium:
Silk, metal, plastic, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 14.9 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Republican county committee badge consisting of gilt metal pin-back bar inscribed "CAPTAIN" and dark blue silk satin ribbon suspended below with inscription imprinted in gold "REPUBLICAN/COUNTY/COMMITTEE/HOOVER/DONOVAN/and/POUNDS"
Object Number:
INV.2308.1-.5
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
57751
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge
Classification:
Date:
20th century
Medium:
Silk, paper, plastic, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. ( 14 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Yellow silk satin badge with plastic flag-like white, blue, and red beadwork rectangle attached to ribbon by metal safety pin wth rectangular printed paper label attached: "HOSPITALITY"
Object Number:
INV.2304
Marks:
Inscription: reverse of ribbon: illegible hand-written inscription in black ink
Inscription: paper label attached to safety pin, imprinted in white: "MADE IN./CZECHOSLOVKIA"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
57750
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
(2) Badges and document
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall (1): 2 3/4 × 1 1/2 in. (7 × 3.8 cm)
Overall (2): 2 1/2 × 1 3/4 in. (6.4 × 4.4 cm)
Description:
Metal badge (1) with circular center; image of fire helmet, ladder, horn and baton encircled by rope border and inscription "VOLUNTEER FIREMENS ASSOCIATOIN/ N.Y. CITY"; eagle at top flanked by foliate flourishes and number inscribed at bottom "1438." Metal shield-shaped badge (2) with central image of fire wagon encircled by inscription "VOLUNTEER FIREMENS ASSN./ CITY N.Y."; inscribed in banner at top "MEMBER" and in plate at bottom "131."
Object Number:
INV.1752
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
57361
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sew EZ Cadette/SR patch
Classification:
Date:
2001
Medium:
Synthetic thread, plastic coated backing
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 3 in. ( 7.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Cloth badge with iron-on adhesive backing and embroidered design in yellow, gray, pink, green, and blue, with a pair of scissors, spool of thread, thimble, and sewing machine in a four-quadrant patchwork; perimeter embroidered with pink border.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
2004.36.3
Gallery Label:
The Cadette/Senior Girl Scout patches are awarded to girls as young as eleven who want to pursue very specialized interests, but are generally reserved for adult Scouts over the age of 18. The Sew EZ patch, as suggested by the images of scissors, thimble, thread and needle and sewing machine, represents a Scout's mastery of both hand and machine sewing and is earned with the completion of various sewing projects. Such patches reward adult Scouts who choose to pursue specific interests.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2001
eMuseum Object ID:
57329
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1872
Medium:
Silver; silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 5/16 x 3 x 3/8 in. ( 28.7 x 7.6 x 1 cm )
Description:
Silver sports badge consisting of red, blue, and green plaid grosgrain silk ribbon with silver ring suspended at lower end by bracket soldered to upper back, bearing engraved legend around inner edge: "Excelsior Quoiting Club,/For Annual Competition"; date engraved horizontally: "18/72"; at upper end of ribbon is shield-like pin-back silver badge with applied silver ornament in the shape of thistle; below, four silver pin-back ruled plaquettes with scalloped edges, displaying engraved winner names and competition dates, are attached to ribbon.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John A. Rennie in memory of John Arthur Rennie (1844-1934)
Object Number:
1935.139
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1872
eMuseum Object ID:
57148
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature Badge
Classification:
Date:
1917-1970
Medium:
Metal, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 15/16 in. ( 1.2 x 2.4 cm )
Description:
Miniature badge of the Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, a blue enamel cross with gold central medallion bordered in red; the obverse of the medallion bears portraits of King George V and Queen Mary. The reverse of the medallion shows the royal monogram surmounted by a crown.
Object Number:
INV.3298
Marks:
stamped: on obverse of miniature badge: "FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE"
applied: on reverse of badge "GR"
Gallery Label:
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was established by King George V in 1917, the first year of his reign, for service to the British Empire. It has 5 classes and a medal. The Commander is one of the five classes. This minature of the badge of the Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a smaller replica of the badge, designed to be worn in place of the full sized item.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1970
eMuseum Object ID:
56946
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Students for Howard Dean for America
Classification:
Date:
2004
Medium:
Paper, metal, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 in. ( 5.7 cm )
Description:
Circular pin-back button printed in white and yellow on blue ground: "Students for/ Howard/ DEAN/ for America/ www.DeanForAmerica.com"; printed on crimp "Demstore.com (800) 336-4844."
Object Number:
2006.24
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2004
eMuseum Object ID:
56943
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge
Classification:
Date:
1917-1970
Medium:
Badge: metal, enamel case: paper, cardboard, textile
Dimensions:
Overall (badge): 7 1/4 × 4 13/16 in. (18.4 × 12.2 cm)
Container (case): 4 1/2 × 6 × 1 in. (11.4 × 15.2 × 2.5 cm)
Description:
Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Commander badge consists of a pale blue enamel cross surmounted by a crown. A gold central medallion bordered in red bears portraits of King George V and Queen Mary. Its reverse shows the royal monogram surmounted by a crown.
Object Number:
INV.3296
Marks:
stamped: on obverse of badge: "FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE"
applied: on reverse of badge "GR"
stamped: on exterior of case "C.B.E."
stamped: in interior of case "GARRARD & CO., LTD./GOLDSMITHS AND CROWN JEWELLERS BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE KIING/24,ABLEMAR
Gallery Label:
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was established by King George V in 1917, the first year of his reign, for service to the British Empire. The Order has five classes and a medal. The Commander (CBE) is one of the five orders.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1970
eMuseum Object ID:
56942
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge in case
Classification:
Date:
1853-1930
Medium:
Badge: metal, enamel, textile; case: cardboard, paper, textile, leather
Dimensions:
Overall (badge): 2 9/16 × 1 9/16 in. (6.5 × 4 cm)
Overall (case): 4 in. × 2 1/2 in. × 1 in. (10.2 × 6.4 × 2.5 cm)
Description:
Eight-pointed white enamel cross with laurel wreath, surmounted by a crown. The obverse is a gold head in profile, bordered in red. The reverse has a central medallion with a gold crown on a blue and white diaper-patterned ground, bordered in red. Order of the Bavarian Crown, Fourth Class. Max. Jos. Bojoariae Rex.
Object Number:
831
Marks:
typewritten: on label in case: ORDER OF THE BAVARIAN CROWN, FOURTH CLASS
stamped: on obverse of badge: MAX. JOS. BOJOARIAE REX
stamped: on reverse of badge: VIRTUS ET HONOS
Gallery Label:
The Order of the Crown of Bavaria was established by King Maximilian II in 1853.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
56892
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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