Name/Title
PinEntry/Object ID
1954.15.2bDescription
Stamped metal pin in the shape of a bust of Admiral George Dewey with two painted flags and the inscription "DEWEY". There is a long stick pin attached to the back, extending downward.Context
Admiral George Dewey, of Montpelier, Vermont, was a celebrated war hero during the Spanish-American War. This was owned by his brother, Charles Dewey.Acquisition
Accession
1954.15Source or Donor
Dewey, Breta Brigham (1887-1968)Acquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
StickpinNomenclature Primary Object Term
Pin, ClothingNomenclature Sub-Class
Clothing AccessoriesNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Dewey, George (1837-1917)Person or Organization
Dewey, Charles (1826-1905)Related Places
Place
City
MontpelierCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaRelated Events
Event
Spanish-American WarEvent
Dewey Day