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Metadata
Object Name |
Badge, Political |
Catalog Number |
UNNUMBERED-3793 |
Maker |
Whitehead & Hoag Co. |
Date |
ca. 1911 |
Material(s) |
Celluloid/Silk/Tin |
Dimensions |
H-6 W-2.25 inches |
Description |
This is an alternate badge from the 1911 Kentucky Democratic State Platform Convention held in Louisville, Kentucky. The top of the badge is a celluloid process button with tinplate backing and a straight pin. The button features a color illustration of a waterfall with "Nature's Beauty Spot" printed in black above it. "Next" is printed in black along the bottom. A red ribbon featuring gold letters hangs below the button. Printed on the ribbon is, "Democratic State Platform Convention, Louisville, KY, August 15, 1911, Alternate." The paper label on the reverse of the button features the following inscription: "Button made by/The Whitehead & Hoag Co./Newark, N.J., U.S.A./Pat. April 14, 1896,/July 21, 1896." |
Collection |
KHS Museum Collection |
Event |
Kentucky Democratic State Platform Convention 1911 |
Subjects |
Politicians Politics & government Conventions |
Search Terms |
Louisville (Ky.) Democratic Party Democrats Politics political souvenirs |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |