Pin for Rutgers Living History Society: Museum Object and Cultural History

The object in the museum catalogue

Small brass colored metal Rutgers Living History Society pin. The pin is a half-oval shape, with a rounded top and straight bottom. A line of twelve (12) black stars, with one (1) gold star in the center, extends around the top edge. In the center is a black graphic of an open book with a flame coming out of the center. Red and black lettering under the graphic reads [RUTGERS / LIVING HISTORY SOCIETY]. There is a black line under the bottom line of text. The reverse is blank with a butterfly clutch fastener.

Materials, dates and provenance

• Date: ca. 2002
• Created by: Rutgers Living History Society, American, founded 2002
• Owned by: Dr. William Neal Brown, American, 1919 - 2009
• Type: pins (jewelry)
• Medium: metal , enamel paint
• Dimensions: 15/16 x 7/8 x 3/8 in. (2.4 x 2.2 x 1 cm)
• Topic: African American
• Topic: Education
• Object number: 2012.127.4
• Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Suzanne Zimmer, Long Time Partner of Dr. William Neal Brown
• Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

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