Post E Peoria TPA

Description (Brief):

Die-cut from a sheet of celluloid. In the shape of the state of Illinois, the badge reads "Post E Peoria TPA convention Illinois Division Champaign May 22-23, 1908." A circular insignia with three triangles is marked with the letters "TPA." TPA stands for Travelers Protective Association.

Date Made: 1908

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2006.0098.0717Accession Number: 2006.0098Catalog Number: 2006.0098.0717

Object Name: watch fob

Physical Description: cellulose nitrate (overall material)metal (fastener material)Measurements: overall: 6.8 cm x 3.7 cm; 2 11/16 in x 1 7/16 inoverall: 3 1/2 in x 2 in x 1/8 in; 8.89 cm x 5.08 cm x .3175 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-2639-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1325887

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