Pin

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

MP.93.383

Description

National League for Women's Services pin. Circular body with a shield set in to cutout center. On bottom is a triangular-shaped scroll-motif. At top is an eagle with its wings spread and it's head and neck curved to the left giving it a snake-like look. Shield is divided by a horizontal line, with a star motif on top portion, and a vertical strip motif on the bottom portion. Pin attached horizontally across center of back.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1900 - 1991 Date made: r. 1900 - 1991

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Raised lettering around outer edge of circle reads: "NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR WOMEN'S SERVICES".

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

1 in

Length

1-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 x 1 1/4 in. (2.5 x 3.2 cm)

Material

brass

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Charter Room