Industry & Manufacturing

Eli Terry Mass-Produced Clock

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Topic: Scovill Manufacturing Collection

Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Medal

This commemorative medal was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut around 1863. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer that is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
This commemorative medal was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut around 1863. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer that is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, and commemorative medals.
Obverse: Bust of Abraham facing right. The legend reads: SALVATOR PATRIAE.
Reverse: Rimmed with laurel branches, and a central legend that reads: IN MEMORY OF THE LIFE ACTS AND DEATH OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN/ BORN FEBRUARY 12 1809 DIED APRIL 15 1865.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1863
depicted
Lincoln, Abraham
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1204
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1204

Connecticut Railway and Lighting Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. This token has three parts punched out in the center.
Obverse: The legend reads: CR&L Lines/CRL CO.
Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR ONE FARE/CRL CO.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
early 20th century
referenced
Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1350
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1350

United Railways Company Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token in 1919. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token in 1919. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. The center of the token has been punched out, leaving a “U” shape.
Obverse: The legend reads: UNITED RAILWAYS CO. OF ST. LOUIS/1919.
Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR/ONE CITY FARE.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1919
referenced
United Railways Co. of St. Louis
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1452
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1452

Cooke Street Line School Bus Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. Scovill was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. Scovill was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. There are two semi-circular cutouts in the center of the token.
Obverse: Image of a bus in the center. The legend reads: COOKE STREET LINE, INC.
Reverse: Image of a bus in the center. The legend reads: GOOD FOR ONE SCHOOL FARE.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
early 20th century
referenced
Cooke Street Line, Inc.
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1354
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1354

Franklin Pierce Commemorative Token

This token was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
This token was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce various consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, and political tokens.
Obverse: Bust of Franklin Pierce facing left. Legend: 14TH PRESIDENT, U.S.A./ 1853/ 1857/ FRANKLIN PIERCE.
Reverse: "POOR PIERCE"/ "FIRES OF CIVIL WAR LIGHTED"/ CONGRESSMAN UNITED STATES SENATOR BRIGADIER GENERAL IN MEXICAN WAR GREATER SOLDIER THAN STATESMAN FAVORED SLAVERY UNTIL OUTBREAK OF CIVIL WAR.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
early 20th century
depicted
Pierce, Franklin
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1283
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1283

John Tyler Commemorative Token

This token was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut during the early 20th century. Scovill was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
This token was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut during the early 20th century. Scovill was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce various consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, and political tokens.
Obverse: Bust of John Tyler facing left. Legend: 10TH PRESIDENT, U.S.A./ 1841-1845/ JOHN TYLER.
Reverse: "ACCIDENTAL PRESIDENT"/ "ANNEXED TEXAS"/ A SOLDIER IN WAR OF 1812 CONGRESSMAN GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA UNITED STATES SENATOR VICE PRESIDENT BECAME PRESIDENT UPON DEATH OF HARRISON SUPPORTER OF THE SOUTH.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
early 20th century
depicted
Tyler, John
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1279
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1279

Andrew Johnson Commemorative Token

This token was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut during the early 20th century. Scovill was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
This token was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut during the early 20th century. Scovill was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, and political tokens.
Obverse: Bust of Andrew Johnson facing right. Legend: 17TH PRESIDENT, U.S.A./ 1865-1869/ ANDREW JOHNSON.
Reverse: "SIR VETO"/ "THE TAILOR PRESIDENT"/ WAS TAUGHT TO READ AND WRITE BY HIS WIFE GOVERNOR OF TENNESSEE UNITED STATES SENATOR VICE PRESIDENT BECAME PRESIDENT UPON DEATH OF LINCOLN.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
early 20th century
depicted
Johnson, Andrew
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1277
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1277

William Henry Harrison Medal

This medal was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut during the 1840s. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
This medal was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut during the 1840s. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, and campaign medals.
Obverse: Bust of William Henry Harrison facing right. The legend reads: HONOR WHERE HONOR'S DUE TO THE HERO OF TIPPECANOE/ GEN WILLIAM H. HARRISON.
Reverse: Image of the Bunker Hill Monument in the center, the legend reads: BUNKER HILL. A NATION’s GRATITUDE.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1840
depicted
Harrison, William Henry
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1244
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1244

Rutherford B. Hayes Campaign Medal

This presidential campaign medal was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut around 1876.The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
This presidential campaign medal was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut around 1876.The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, and campaign medals.
Obverse: Bust of Rutherford Hayes facing forward. The legend reads: RUTHERFORD B. HAYES FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES/CENTENNIAL 1876 AMERICA.
Reverse: Bust of William Wheeler facing forward. The legend reads: WM. A. WHEELER FOR VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES/ CENTENNIAL 1876 AMERICA.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1876
depicted
Hayes, Rutherford B.
Wheeler, William A.
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1229
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1229

James Madison Commemorative Token

This token was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut during the early 20th century. Scovill was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
This token was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut during the early 20th century. Scovill was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, and political tokens.
Obverse: Bust of James Madison facing left. Legend: 4TH PRESIDENT, U.S.A./ 1809-1817/ JAMES MADISON.
Reverse: "FATHER OF THE CONSTITUTION"/ "DECLARED WAR OF 1812"/ SECRETARY OF STATE UNDER JEFFERSON AS A DEBATER AND DEFENDER OF THE CONSTITUTION HE BECAME ONE OF AMERICA'S GREAT STATESMEN.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
early 20th century
depicted
Madison, James
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1274
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1274

Abraham Lincoln Campaign Medal

This presidential campaign medal was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut around 1864. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer that is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
This presidential campaign medal was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut around 1864. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer that is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, and campaign medals.
Obverse: Bust of Abraham Lincoln facing right. legend reads: ABRAHAM LINCOLN/ IN GOD WE TRUST/ 25.
Reverse: Image of an eagle with shield, clutching arrows and an olive branch in its talons. The legend reads: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA/ FOREVER INSEPERABLE 1864.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1864
depicted
Lincoln, Abraham
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1109
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1109

1853 Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations Medal

This medal was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut around 1853. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
This medal was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut around 1853. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce various consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, and medals.
Obverse: Image of the New York Crystal Palace. Legend: BUILDING FOR THE EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS/ NEW YORK/ MDCCCLIII.
Reverse: Wreath with two different branches. Legend: THE FIRST PILLAR WAS ERECTED OCTOBER 30th 1852/ OPENED MAY 2nd/ 1853/ MESSrs GARSTENSEN & GILDEMIESTER/ ARHCITECHTS.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1853
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1609
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1609

Roosevelt and Fairbanks Campaign Luggage Tag

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this luggage tag around 1904. Scovill was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this luggage tag around 1904. Scovill was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
This Presidential campaign novelty is a shield-shaped luggage tag that bears the inscription “ROOSEVELT AND FAIRBANKS” with the number “301” inscribed underneath. Theodore Roosevelt and Charles Fairbanks were elected President and Vice President in 1904.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1904
referenced
Roosevelt, Theodore
Fairbanks, Charles Warren
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1234
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1234
serial number
301

Abraham Lincoln Campaign Medal

This presidential campaign medal was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company around 1860. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer that is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
This presidential campaign medal was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company around 1860. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer that is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including campaign medals. The Republican Party depicted Lincoln as a rugged frontiersman, and used this motto to do so.
Obverse: Bust of Abraham Lincoln facing right. Legend: HON. ABRAHAM LINCOLN, 1860.
Reverse: Two men splitting rails, log cabin in the background. The legend reads: THE RAIL SPLITTER OF THE WEST.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1860
depicted
Lincoln, Abraham
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1141
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1141

Philadelphia Rapid Transit Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. There are three sections punched out of the center of the token and a central legend of PRT.
Obverse: Small Keystone symbol at the bottom. The legend reads: PHILADELPHIA/PRT
Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR ONE FARE/PRT/SCHOOL CHILDREN ONLY
Location
Currently not on view
date made
early 20th century
referenced
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co.
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1432
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1432

Ulysses S. Grant Campaign Medal

This presidential campaign medal was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut around 1868. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer, and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
This presidential campaign medal was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut around 1868. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer, and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, and campaign badges.
Obverse: Bust of Ulysses S. Grant facing right. Legend reads: GENERAL U. S. GRANT.
Reverse: Legend reads: GENERAL U. S. GRANT REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT 1868.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1868
depicted
Grant, Ulysses S.
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1078
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1078

Horace Greeley Campaign Medal

This presidential campaign medal was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut around 1872. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer that is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
This presidential campaign medal was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut around 1872. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer that is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, and campaign medals.
Obverse: Bust of Horace Greeley facing right. The legend reads: HORACE GREELEY.
Reverse: Bust of Benjamin Brown facing right. The legend reads: B GRATZ BROWN above.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1872
depicted
Greeley, Horace
Brown, Benjamin G.
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1160
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1160

Mitad Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this token second half of the 19th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this token second half of the 19th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and token. Mitad is Spanish for “half,” and Scovill struck a variety of tokens for Colombian businesses during this time.
Obverse: The legend reads: MITAD
Reverse: The legend reads: VERGARA
Location
Currently not on view
date made
late 19th century
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1484
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1484

Eastern Massachusetts State Railway Company Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. Three sections of the center are punched out.
Obverse: The legend reads: EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS/EM/ST. RY. CO.
Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR ONE/EM/ZONE FARE
Location
Currently not on view
date made
early 20th century
referenced
Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1367
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1367

Kansas City Public Service Company Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, and transportation tokens. The reverse bears the signature of J.A. Harder, the treasurer of the Kansas City Public Service Company.
Obverse: The legend reads: KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SERVICE CO.
Reverse: The legend reads: HALF FARE/ J. A. Harder/ TREAS.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
early 20th century
referenced
Kansas City Public Service Company
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1394
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1394

Parker and Davis Campaign luggage Tag

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this luggage tag around 1904. Scovill was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this luggage tag around 1904. Scovill was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
This Presidential campaign novelty is a square-shaped tag with the inscription: PARKER/1904/DAVIS. Alton Parker and Henry Davis unsuccessfully ran on the Democratic ticket for President and Vice President in the 1904 election.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1904
referenced
Parker, Alton Brooks
Davis, Henry G.
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1595
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1595

Panama Railway Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this token during the mid 19th century. Scovill was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this token during the mid 19th century. Scovill was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens. This 2.5 cent token was likely used to purchase goods at Coll Brandon & Company store in Colon, Panama.
Obverse: Locomotive traveling from left to right, with a palm tree in the background.
Reverse: The legend reads: COLL BRANDON & CO./2 ½ Cts/COLON, (ASPINWALL)
Location
Currently not on view
date made
mid 19th century
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1491
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1491

United Electric Railways Token

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens. The center of the token is punched out for resemble a wheel shape.
Obverse: The legend reads: UNITED ELECTRIC RAILWAYS CO.
Reverse: The legend reads: GOOD FOR ONE FARE/ A. E. Potter./ PRES.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
early 20th century
referenced
United Electric Railways Co.
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1455
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1455

George B. McClellan Campaign Badge

This badge was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut around 1864. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer that is still in business today.
Description (Brief)
This badge was made by the Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut around 1864. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer that is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, and campaign badges. This badge has a hole in the rim indicating it was worn.
Obverse: Labeled photograph of George B. McClellan. The rim is inscribed: THE CONSTITUTION AS IT IS 1864.
Reverse: Labeled photograph of George Pendleton. Stars around the rim. Legend reads: PAT. APR 2, 1861.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1864
depicted
McClellan, George B.
Pendleton, George Hunt
maker
Scovill Manufacturing Company
ID Number
1981.0296.1129
accession number
1981.0296
catalog number
1981.0296.1129

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