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Large pin depicting a young women in the center. The text on the pin reads, "What's new with Jenny? Ask Me!" According to City Newspaper, Rochester New York, in an article by Gino Fanelli, in 1953 Genesee Beer launched an advertising campaign featuring, "Jenny." According to the article, "City Newspaper,January 8th, 2020," there was much conjecture about the identity of "Jenny.", undated

 Item — Carton: 1, Object: 187

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 ; 8.5 cm

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Office of the City Historian Repository

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