Badge
- Object Name:
- Badge
- Object ID:
- 2004.038.04
- Date:
- circa 1900
- Description:
- Fraternal badge, Order of United American Mechanics, owned in Penacook, NH. Three metal pieces attached to short cotton and silk American flag ribbon. Top piece bears emblem of United American Mechanics (compass, square, arm, and hammer) and raised lettering, "NEW HAMPSHIRE". Center piece has decorative scrollwork and no words. Bottom piece is shield-shaped; blue, red, and white enamel with metal eagle, fasces, and scroll in relief.
- Material:
- Metal
Textile
Silk
Enamel - Dimensions:
- H-3.9 W-2.25 D-0.25 inches
- Provenance:
- From home of John A. Coburn (1812-1899), 7 Cross Street, Penacook, NH. House was previously occupied by Alpheus G. Howe (1826-1874), whose widow married John A. Coburn. Donor is great grandson of Alpheus Howe.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of David Runnells
- People:
- Coburn, John A. (1812-1899)
- Subjects:
- American flag, Arm and hammer, Axes, Badges, Compasses, Eagle, Emblems, Fraternal organizations, Ribbon badges, Ribbons, Scrolls, Shields, square, Fasces
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