Name/Title
[The Loving Brotherhood Pinback Button]Entry/Object ID
2024.01.02Tags
OrganizationsDescription
A circular, white pinback button pinned to letterhead of the gay spiritual group "The Loving Brotherhood". Emblem depicts two men reaching out to one another in a circular yin-yang motif, and in black lettering is the organization's name followed by "TLB box 556 Sussex NJ 07461".Item Type
Pinback buttonUse
Made in affiliation with The Loving Brotherhood; possibly worn by members.Context
The Loving Brotherhood, founded by Ralph Walker, was based in his converted barn which he had turned into a meeting space (Sussex, New Jersey).Collection
Adrian J. Cardwell CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2024.01Source (if not Accessioned)
Bolerium BooksNotes
Includes a second pin of the same design and a greeting card.Made/Created
Date made
1977Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
State/Province
New JerseyRegion
NortheastContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Button, InsigniaNomenclature Primary Object Term
InsigniaNomenclature Sub-Class
Status SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsGetty AAT
Concept
LGBTQ+, membership buttons, memorabilia, logos, symbolsLegacy Lexicon
Object Name
LGBTQ+ clubs and organizationsCategory
HomosaurusOther Names
Name Type
Person NameOther Name
Walker, RalphColors
Color
White, BlackColor Notes
White pin, black outlining for illustration and lettering.Valuations
Valuation Type
Donor EstimateValue
$75.00Date
Sep 14, 2026Create Date
September 10, 2026Update Date
October 10, 2026