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Fraternal pin featuring a drawing of the Knights of Pythias's coat of arms, and the words, "Rochester we want you in 1900." The Knights of Pythias were a fraternal order in Rochester, New York. According to the pinback, the Whitehead and Hoag company, produced the pin. , 1900

 Item — Carton: 1, Object: 56

Content Description

From the Collection:

This collection consists of late 19th Century and early 20th Century pins related to Rochester New York. The material was collected by L. Warren Patterson of Spencerport, New York. The collection consists of pins and medals related to Rochester businesses, clubs, fraternal organizations, schools, special events, political campaigns, and veterans organizations. Other kinds of ephemera are also found in the collection, such as a shoehorn. Many of the pins were also manufactured in Rochester.

Dates

  • Other: 1900

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.

Extent

1 Files ; 1 3/4inches

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Office of the City Historian Repository

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