Occupational Pin

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Occupational Pin

Entry/Object ID

2013.29.6

Description

Triangular post-backed pin with the enameled initials "B.R.T." in gold on green ground. There is a stamp-molded gold braided border. There is a 1/2" threaded post on the back as well as the nut - the post gets placed in a small hole on the hat with the nut holding it on. There is a tiny (1/8") straight pin at the lower back edge that keeps it from spinning around.

Context

Uniform pin worn on the hats of Burlington Rapid Transit drivers. The Burlington Rapid Transit company was founded in 1926. It sold to Burlington Traction Company in 1929 and ceased operation in 1973.

Acquisition

Accession

2013.29

Source or Donor

Thompson, William P.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1960 - circa 1970

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Pin, Occupational

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Hatpin

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Pin, Insignia

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Pin, Clothing

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Insignia

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Clothing Accessories

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Status Symbols

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Class

Personal Symbols

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

1-1/8 in

Width

1-3/4 in

Depth

1/2 in

Material

Enamel, Metal

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Burlington Rapid Transit

Related Places

Place

City

Burlington

County

Chittenden County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America