Medal: (Bowling.) Hoboken [Aerie, No.] 603. F.O.E. [Fraternal Order of Eagles.] No date, ca. 1900-1920.
Entry/Object ID
2012.001.0040
Description
Medal: (Bowling.) Hoboken 603. F.O.E. No date, ca. 1900-1920. Cast relief metal medallion, ca. 1-1/4" diameter; plated; enameled letters F O E. on individual color fields.
Maker's mark on reverse: Dieges & Clust, Plated. (Company was at 20 John St., New York City.)
F.O.E. = Fraternal Order of Eagles
Hoboken 603 = Hoboken Aerie, No. 603.
Bowling was major sports and recreational activity in this era, both was social activity and competitively in leagues. Whether this medal was commemorative or a prize is not stated or known. (Usually if a prize medal, it would have been engraved on the reverse with details such as the event, date or place.)
Acquisition
Accession
2012.001
Source or Donor
Purchase
Acquisition Method
Purchase
Credit Line
Museum Collections.
Made/Created
Date made
1900 - 1920
Notes
Date: 1900-1920
General Notes
Note
Display Value: Good
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2012-06-07
