John L. Lewis UMWA Belt Buckle

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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West Virginia Mine Wars Museum

Name/Title

John L. Lewis UMWA Belt Buckle

Entry/Object ID

MW.0029

Description

Belt buckle featuring a portrait of longtime United Mine Workers union president John L. Lewis.

Context

Lewis was president of the UMWA from 1920 through 1960.

Collection

UMWA Collection

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Belt Buckle

Clothing Sex

Unisex

Textile Details

Material

Pewter

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Inlay

Location

front of buckle

Transcription

UNITED MINE WORKERS OF AMERICA JOHN L. LEWIS 1880-1969 FOUNDED ON BLOOD, SWEAT, AND TEARS

Dimensions

Height

2-5/8 in

Width

3-3/16 in