Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Promotional |
Catalog Number |
2005.45.20 |
Maker |
The Whitehead & Hoag Co. |
Date |
1934 |
Material(s) |
Celluloid/Tinplate/Paper/Ink |
Dimensions |
Dia-0.875 inches |
Description |
This button commemorates the 200th anniversary of Daniel Boone's birth. It is a celluloid process button with a tan background featuring blue text and an image. The image is of Daniel Boone in a coonskin cap and buckskin clothing. He is cradling a rifle in his left arm. Around the edge of the button the following is printed: "DANIEL BOONE / BICENTENNIAL". The years 1734 and 1934 are printed on either side of the image of Boone. The paper label on the back of the button features the following inscription: "The Whitehead & Hoag Co. Buttons Badges Novelties and Signs Member NRA Newark, NJ". |
Notes |
This belonged to Dr. Thomas D. Clark, well-known Kentucky historian. |
Collection |
Thomas D. Clark Collection |
People |
Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820 Clark, Thomas Dionysius, 1903-2005 |
Subjects |
Commemoration Bicentennials Birthdays Pioneers Anniversaries |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |