Conference Button

Scope and content:

Blue button with white letters saying "The American Ceramic Society, Pittsburgh, '43" and a depiction of a steam or vapor stack in white and "J.P. Thorley" written in marker on cardboard attached to the back. A loop of Red, white, and blue ribbon is stapled to the back. Button measures .125 in. (height) x 3.25 in. (length) x 2.625 in. (width). Button is in excellent condition with minor red/brown discoloration in the bottom left corner of the name tag. Gift of John Austin. Mss1996.62.A07

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440
Parent restrictions:
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