"W and M" Football Pin, circa1940s
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Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
One round pin featuring the depiction of a pale yellow and orange football. In the middle of the football is written "W and M" in black script. The pin is approximately 1.5in. in diameter. It is in fair condition. There are two missing elements including the hook where the sharp needle of the pin can attach as well as a green and gold ribbon (only a 1.125in. fragment remains). The back of the pin has large corrosion spots. There is also corrosion on the bottom rim of the pin as well as on the sharp needle of the pin. The “W and M” are smudged and partially erased. Transferred from Leah James's scrapbook, Box 2 of the Arthur W. and Leah James Scrapbooks 9UA 5.065/1985.29). UA 1985.029.02
Dates
- Creation: circa1940s
Creator
- From the Collection: College of William and Mary (Organization)
- From the Collection: Society of the Alumni (Organization)
Language of Materials
English Greek,Ancient(to1453) Hebrew
Conditions Governing Access:
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Extent
From the Collection: 4.75 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository