Name/Title
Commemorative ButtonEntry/Object ID
1954.15.2nDescription
White metal button printed with an image of Admiral Dewey in front of a blue-striped flag with two stars. The words, "MANILA APR. 30, 1898 DEWEY THE AVENGER." ring the edge.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
Medal, CommemorativeNomenclature Primary Object Term
CommemorativeNomenclature Sub-Class
MemorabiliaNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication 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