Pin-back button
Classification:
Date:
1972
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Circular metal pin-back campaign button "GEORGE McGOVERN/for PRESIDENT"; color image of McGovern's head in center; blue, red and white; 2 stars and stripes at the edge of button.
Object Number:
INV.7072
Gallery Label:
In 1972, U.S. Senator George McGovern was the Democratic nominee for President. He lost to Republican Richard M. Nixon.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1972
eMuseum Object ID:
56727
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1952-1956
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 4.4 x 7 cm )
Description:
Oval metal pin-back campaign button "CITIZENS FOR/EISENHOWER-NIXON/VOLUNTEER/WORKER"; red, blue and white.
Object Number:
INV.6855
Gallery Label:
Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard M. Nixon were Republican nominees for President and Vice-President in 1952. They won and were re-elected in 1956. This button was worn by a volunteer in their campaign.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1956
eMuseum Object ID:
56726
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon badge w/pin-back
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1907
Medium:
Silk, metal, brass, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 23.5 x 7 cm )
Description:
Ribbon badge with top pin-back rectangular badge printed on coated paper in black "Wm. Rhinelander Stewart" surrounded by brass bead border; silk ribbon woven with American flag motif attached to bottom badge with black and white painted image of man on coated paper surrounded by metal wreath border surmounted by spread-eagle. White back ribbon attached to top pin printed in gold "CELEBRATION/ AT/ JAMESTOWN, VA./ SEPTEMBER 23, 1907/ IN HONOR OF/ ROBERT FULTON'S/ SAILING THE/ CLERMONT/ AUGUST 17, 1807"; bottom of ribbon edged with gold metal fringe.
Object Number:
INV.1749
Marks:
inscribed at back of top pin: "PAT. APPL'D FOR"
printed on sticker at back: "National Equipment Co.,/ POLITICAL BANNERS,/ TRANSPARENCIES PORTRAITS/ AND NOVELTIES,/ LAPEL BUTTONS, BADGES,/ FLAGS, & C.,/ 10 & 12 East 23d St., N.Y./ ALLIED PRINTING/ TRADES
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1907
eMuseum Object ID:
56641
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Ribbon w/pin
Classification:
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 11.4 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Silk ribbon with metal pin back printed on white in gold "MUNICIPAL/ GRANT/ MONUMENT/ COMMITTEE" and on blue "RECEPTION COMMITTEE."
Object Number:
INV.1959
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
56615
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pin: Armistica day
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1921
Medium:
Cotton, metal, paper
Dimensions:
Card: 4 1/2 x 2 in. ( 11.4 x 5.1 cm )
Overall (pin): 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. (5.7 x 4.4 cm)
Description:
Metal helmet pin and red, white and blue striped cotton ribbon attached to gold-tone safety pin with foliate designs on edge. Pin attached to card printed in black "WEAR AN/ A.E.F. HELMET/ ON/ ARMISTICE DAY/ MADE BY/ Disabled Ex-Service Men/ AT/ THE DUG-OUT/ 150 EAST 61st STREET, N.Y.C./ Tel. 8458 Plaza Price 25c./ ENDORSED BY/ AMERICAN LEGION/ N.Y. STATE CONVENTION/ Pat. Applied for"; written in script "November 11-1921" on side.
Object Number:
1941.14
Marks:
inscribed at back of metal hat: "PAT/ APL/ FOR."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1921
eMuseum Object ID:
56612
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon w/pin
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1881
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 14 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Silk ribbon with pin back printed on blue silk in gold "N.Y.S. BALL TO THE GUESTS OF THE NATION" in circular logo with foliate branch at center; printed below in blue "NEW YORK, NOV. 7, 1881" and on white ribbon attached at bottom in diagonal "MANAGER."
Object Number:
INV.1736
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1881
eMuseum Object ID:
56610
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge in case
Classification:
Date:
1848-1870
Medium:
Badge: gold, enamel, silk; case: cardboard, leather, textile
Dimensions:
Overall (badge): 3 7/16 × 1 9/16 in. (8.7 × 4 cm)
Overall (case): 4 1/2 × 2 1/2 × 3/4 in. (11.4 × 6.4 × 1.9 cm)
Description:
Gold and enamel Chevevalier's badge of the French Legion of Honor with silk ribbon; a white cross with laurel wreaths hangs from a crown. The central medallion bears the image of Napoleon I wearing a laurel wreath, and is bordered in blue and gold. The obverse of the central medalion shows an eagle perched on a branch.
Object Number:
886
Marks:
stamped: on obverse of badge: "NAPOLEON EMPEREUR DES FRANCAIS"
stamped: on reverse of badge: "HONNEUR ET PATRIE"
typewritten: on label inside case "FRANCE: LEGION OF HONOR/PERIOD OF NAPOLEON III/CHEVALIER'S BADGE"
stamped: on interior of case"FABRIQUED
Gallery Label:
The Legion of Honor was established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte during the Consulate period, to reward civil and military service to France. It is currently France's highest order. "Chevalier" is one of the classes of the order.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
56598
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sash w/badge & plaque: Grand Cross,Order of St. Gregory
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1834-1930
Medium:
medal: metal, enamel, textile
case: textile, leather, wood, cardboard
Dimensions:
Part (badge): 4 x 2 3/8 in. (10.2 x 6 cm)
Part (breast star): 3 3/4 x 3 7/8 in. (9.5 x 9.8 cm)
Case: 12 1/2 x 5 x 2
Description:
Gold and enamel eight-pointed Maltese cross suspended from a laurel wreath, with the image of Saint Gregory in the central medallion.
Object Number:
896
Marks:
stamped: on obverse of badge "S. GREGORIUS MAGNUS"
stamped: on reverse of badge "GREGORIUS XVI P.M. ANNO"; "PRO DEO ET PRINCIPE"; "TANFANI, ROMA"
stamped: in interior of case " KRETLY, BTE S.G.O.G., 48 PALAIS ROYAL, GRIE MONPENSIER, DECORATIONS ET RUBA
Gallery Label:
The Papal Order of Saint Gregory the Great was created in 1831, and has had civil and military divisions since 1834; it was reformed in 1905 along with all the other Papal Orders. It is awarded for conspicuous service to the Church and society, with out regard for religious allegiance. This badge is a civil division award, because its cross is suspended from a green enamel laurel wreath (the military division's cross hangs from a trophy of arms).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
56592
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Sew Simple
Classification:
Date:
2001
Medium:
Synthetic thread, plastic coated backing
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Cloth badge with iron-on adhesive backing and embroidered design on green ground; design depicts a threaded needle, thread spool, and cloth in the process of being sewn; dark green embroidered border surrounds edge.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
2004.36.2
Gallery Label:
The Sew Simple badge was introduced for Junior Scouts, girls age eight to eleven, in 2001. This badge was meant to reassert the importance of sewing skills and allow former Brownies who may have earned their Stitch it Together badges to continue exploring sewing and handcrafts. The image on the 2001 badge recalls the Needlewoman's badge of 1920, on which the original scissors were replaced with a needle and spools of thread.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2001
eMuseum Object ID:
56582
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Stitch it Together
Classification:
Date:
2001
Medium:
Synthetic thread, plastic coated backing
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 2 1/8 in. ( 4.8 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Triangular patch with coated backing; embroidered with green, yellow, blue, and black design resembling freeform patchwork in the process of being sewn with a needle and thread; bordered in black.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
2004.36.1
Gallery Label:
The Stitch it Together badge is awarded to Brownie Girl Scouts who try sewing for the first time. Brownie patches are referred to as "Try Its," encouraging six to eight year olds to take part in a wide variety of activities, from composing to gardening to sewing.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
2001
eMuseum Object ID:
56581
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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