medal

Object NameMedal for American Flint Glass Workers Union

Maker Whitehead & Hoag Company

Made FromMetal, Enamel

Place MadeUnited States, NJ, Newark

Techniquecast, enameled

SizeOverall H: 0.9 cm, W: 9.9 cm, D: 5.7 cm

Accession Number2010.7.20

Curatorial Area(s)

Not On View

Physical DescriptionMetal; cast, enameled, assembled. Three-part medal assembled with chain. Bottom portion of medal consists of circular medallion showing two hands shaking overtop four pieces of glass; outside edge enameled white and reads, "ORGANIZED July 1ST 1878 / A.F.G.W.U. OF NORTH AMERICA" with American Flag shield. Center portion of medal is rectangular and reads, "MEMBER". Top portion of medal reads, "A.F.G.W.U." in scroll; wire pin soldered to back.
Provenance

Source Ian Simmonds - 2010-11-08