1919 Button

Description (Brief):

Round 1919 button. The button is white with a blue border. A red cross is in the center of the button. Blue print reads “1919.”

Description (Brief)

The American Red Cross was one of the major organizations that conducted relief work during World War I.

Description (Brief)

Much like the use of military insignia to identify its wearer (by association with an organization) and his/her achievements, these pins and buttons were meant to be worn by Americans on the home front during World War I to show their membership in an organization and/or their contribution to a particular war effort, such as the United War Work Campaign. The pins and buttons displayed the wearer’s patriotism and generosity and undoubtedly also served to prompt others to become similarly involved in the various war efforts.

Date Made: 1919

Maker: American Art Sign Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, New York City

Related Event: World War I

Subject:

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2006.0098.0308Accession Number: 2006.0098Catalog Number: 2006.0098.0308

Object Name: button

Physical Description: cellulose nitrate (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1.5 cm; 9/16 inoverall: 1/8 in x 9/16 in; .3175 cm x 1.42875 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-f463-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1317529

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