Keuffel & Esser Co., Hoboken, N.J. employee photo identification badge of Arthur E. Miller of Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1940-1950.
Entry/Object ID
2012.021.0003
Description
Keuffel & Esser Co., Hoboken, N.J. employee photo identification badge of Arthur E. Miller of Hoboken, no date, circa 1940-1950. Brass oval with engraved lettering in black, 2" high x 1-7/16" wide; pin clasp back; window with black-and-white photo (circa 7/8" wide x 1-1/2" high) of Miller taken at height board with employee number in image below (3772); clear plastic insert over photo. Leather badge holder.
K&E did significant work in Hoboken for the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy which probably required a formal photo identification for security purposes within the manufacturing complex.
Arthur Miller (1914-1984) was also known as Edwin Arthur Miller and was to this time a lifelong resident of Hoboken. Lived at 1114 Hudson St. He is six feet, two inches high in the photo and appears about 30-35 years old.
The badge frame and back (with transfer to the leather holder ) has an green, waxy substance of unknown composition, possibly a polishing or lubrication compound. It is heavily caked on the back.
Acquisition
Accession
2012.021
Source or Donor
Miller, Arthur H.
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Gift in Memory of Arthur Miller by his son, Arthur.
