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Souvenir Pin

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Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

ca. 1940

GUSN

GUSN-222669

Description

Rectangular tin-plated iron frame with stand surrounding celluloid with image of American flag in color with "United States" inscribed under flag.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pins (jewelry)
iron and iron alloy
celluloid (cellulosic)
flags
patriotism
Pin

Inscription

"PATENTED (?) FOR/ GBW (?)/ SWEET/ - (?)/ CHARLOTTE (?)" (Difficult to read)

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

America

Dimensions

15/16 x 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2003.6

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