Badge Pin

Name/Title

Badge Pin

Entry/Object ID

2025.16.020

Description

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

Collection

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Category

Jewelry
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1892 - 1920

Mark, Engraving or Stamp

Type

Date

Location

On back

Transcription

"Patented 1892"