Name/Title
BadgeEntry/Object ID
1993.385Description
Small circular brass pin with a fountain at the center surrounded by the words, "CADETS OF TEMPERANCE". Pin is attached to a thick piece of paper to the left of the handwritten message, which reads as follows, "Badge worn as a prize for best frilling by John H. Bender (aged 11 years old) when marching with his cadets flag at the dedication of the Soldiers Monument in Market Square 1883, Presented by his mother, 1915"
On back of paper is the following, "Philadelphia School of Expression and Dramatic Art, cordially invites you to the opening reception at the New Century Club, 124 South Twelfth Street, Friday evening, October the twenty-fourth, nineteen hundred twenty four, eight fifteen o'clock. Dramatic reading = "Merry wives of Gotham" = Mrs. Schreiner. (This is a printed invitation with the image of comedy and tragedy at top). Handwritten at top of this side is, "Philadelphia", then at the bottom, "Jane Bender - his mother".