United Mine Workers Member Pin Badge

Jewelry

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West Virginia Mine Wars Museum

Name/Title

United Mine Workers Member Pin Badge

Entry/Object ID

MW.0233

Description

Member Pin badge for UMWA

Item Type

Pin

Collection

UMWA Collection

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Kenny King

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Whitehead & Hoag Company

Date made

circa 1910

Mark, Engraving or Stamp

Transcription

MEMBER U.M.W. of A. April 1st 1898 EIGHT HOURS

Jewelry Details

Method of Manufacture

Sandcast (aka Tufa casting)

Clasp

Spring Ring

Chain

Cable (AKA Link)

Gemstones

Notes

enamel inset

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

2-1/4 in

Diameter

2-1/4 in

Material

Brass

Location

Location

Box

MW.K

Shelf

Unit B: Shelf 5

Room

Artifact Storage Room

Category

Storage

Moved By

Shaun Slifer

Date

June 11, 2025