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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Button
Object Number
2024-03-7
Description
Round metal button with straight pin on reverse. Printed celluloid front with red background and white lettering, "HARTFORD COUNTY/DONOR/BLOOD BANK." Paper label inserted on reverse with manufacturer's information.
Provenance
From the estate of Margery Boyd (1906-1992), a longtime volunteer with the Litchfield Chapter, American Red Cross. Born in New York, Boyd moved to Litchfield with her family. She began with the Red Cross as a canvasser in 1927; founded the Chapter's Motor Service in 1942; and served as chapter chair on three occasions. She received the Connecticut Red Cross Volunteer Recognition Award and the Clara Barton Medal.
Category
Maker
Date Made
1927-1964
Dimensions
Overall diameter 0.625"
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