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Badge Pin

Jewelry

Badge pin, most likely made by the Whitehead and Hoag Co., some time from 1892 onward. Center featured a piece of celluloid with the hands of a man and woman clasped together. Enclosed in a shell with edges turned over. On back are two wires - one for pinning and one for hanging a ribbon. Metal is most likely copper. Whitehead & Hoag Co. was from Newark, NJ. Patent on back stamped "1892." 3' long 1 1/4" wide

2025.16.020

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Jewelry

Historic Costume

1892 - 1920

Date

On back

"Patented 1892"

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