overall: 7 1/4 in x 2 3/4 in; 18.415 cm x 6.985 cm
Object Name:
badge
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Date made:
1892
Description (Brief):
Die-cut badge from a sheet of celluloid. A star rests atop a circular piece, and is engraved with an image of Christopher Columbus. The celluloid piece is stapled to a red, white, and blue silk ribbon that can be pinned to one's clothing.
Souvenir from the Norwich, Conn. celebration on October 21st 1892 of the 400th anniversary of Columbus's discovery of America.
