Post E Peoria TPA

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Object Details

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.

Location

Currently not on view

date made

1908

ID Number

2006.0098.0717

accession number

2006.0098

catalog 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 in

overall: 3 1/2 in x 2 in x 1/8 in; 8.89 cm x 5.08 cm x .3175 cm

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Medicine and Science: Chemistry

Celluloid

Clothing & Accessories

Cultures & Communities

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

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

Record ID

nmah_1325887