Title (generic)
Pin, Lapel
Round lapel pin about 1/2 inch in diameter.
The pin is made of gold colored metal with blue and white enamel decoration.
The front of the pin is adorned with the image of an eagle, whose wings extend slightly beyong the edge of the pin. Also depicted is an image of a scale with a book and weight hanging below the scale.
The words inscribed on the front of the pin around the edge read : UNITED PAPERMAKERS AND PAPERWORKERS.
On the back it reads: Bastian Bros., Rochester, NY
Item donated by Ken Skulski of Lawrence.
notes: Ken Skulsi of Lawrence has donated a large number of items to the Immigrant City Archives.
used: Pin worn by members of the Papermakers and Paperworkers union