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Pin depicting a saddled horse and a dog, labeled, "The Humane Society of Rochester, N.Y., For the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals." According to the publication, "Rochester History," written by Joseph W. Barnes, October 1973, Vol. 35, No. 4, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Rochester Chapter, was officially organized January 6, 1874. The pinback indicates that Bastian Brothers Company manufactured the pin. , undated

 Item — Carton: 1, Object: 151

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: undated

Conditions Governing Access

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

Extent

1 Files ; 2 inches

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Office of the City Historian Repository

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