2017.0043.016 Medal, view 1
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Medal (Badge)

  • Category:

    Metals

  • Creator (Role):

    Robbins Company (Foundry)

  • Place of Origin:

    Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1912-1956

  • Materials:

    Copper

  • Techniques:

    Struck

  • Museum Object Number:

    2017.0043.016


  • Complete Details



Object Number

2017.0043.016

Object Name

Medal (Badge)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

American Textile History Museum Collection, gift of Mrs. Alfred Midgley

Creator (Role)

Robbins Company (Foundry)
1892

Place of Origin

Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

Date

1912-1956

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Reverse; "ATTLEBORO" stamped incuse

Subjects

Textiles; Trades

Materials

Copper

Techniques

Struck

Dimensions (inches)

1.21 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

3.073 (Diam)

Object Description

Web - 12/06/2017

This small uniface badge was likely made to be worn on a ribbon or stirng for an annual national convention held by the Cotton Manufacturers Association in the early 20th century. The producer, the Robbins Company, created souvenirs, athletic medals, and trophies as well as a large line of badges and medallions.