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Small, red pin with the number "18," printed in the center, along with the date, July 4, 1917. Perhaps the pin commemorates an entity associated with WW!, although a cursory search was inconclusive. The pinback indicates that Metal Arts manufactured the pin., 1917 - 1917

 Item — Carton: 1, Object: 166
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...
Dates: Other: 1917 - 1917

Pin featuring the flags of Great Britain and the United States. "One tongue, one purpose, July 4, '99, Rochester, N.Y., Invincble in War, Triumphant in Peace," is printed on the face of the pin. Possibly the pin references the Spanish American War that concluded in the Phillipines. The Whitehead & Hoag Company manufactured the pin, according to the pinback., 1899 - 1899

 Item — Carton: 1, Object: 167
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...
Dates: Other: 1899 - 1899

Photograph of, presumably, a baseball player named Spencer. The pinback reads, " Ball Player's Buttons free with Mascot gum.", 0000 - 0000

 Item — Carton: 1, Object: 168
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...
Dates: Other: 0000 - 0000

A depiction of High Falls, and the city of Rochester, and the the New York State flag, adorn this pin, as well as the message, "Every Friday, Rochester's own Illustrated Weekly Magazine." , 0000 - 0000

 Item — Carton: 1, Object: 169
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...
Dates: Other: 0000 - 0000

Pin celebrating Rochester. The pin boasts "Seal of the City of Rochester, settled in 1812, incorporated a city,1834." The pin depicts an spread eagle bearing the words "flour city," and depicts the city skyline. According to the pinback Bastian Brothers manufactured the pin., 0000 - 0000

 Item — Carton: 1, Object: 170
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...
Dates: Other: 0000 - 0000

Rochester, New York, Chamber of Commerce promotional pin, featuring a large pink flower in the center. The pinback indicates that the Bastian Brothers Company manufactured the pin., undated

 Item — Carton: 1, Object: 171
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...
Dates: Other: undated

Promotional pin picturing a girl handing a bouquet of flowers to a man in a uniform, in front of a United States flag. The words, "A Welcome Awaits you at Rochester, The Flower City, 1911," is printed on the pin. The pinback indicates that the Bastian Brothers Company manufactured the pin. , undated

 Item — Carton: 1, Object: 172
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...
Dates: Other: undated

Commemorative medallion, inscribed with the words, "Seal of the City of Rochester, settled 1812, Incorporated a City 1814." The center of the medal depicts etched scenes of Rochester, New York, as well as an eagle bearing a ribbon that says, "Flour City."", undated

 Item — Carton: 1, Object: 173
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...
Dates: Other: undated

Large orange pin advertisingthe "Olympic Bowl." According to the Democrat and Chronicle, in a story printed , October 28, 2017, Olympic Bowl, boasting 80 lanes, and was the largest bowling center in New York State. Opening in 1956, Olympic Bowl offered automatic pin-setters and submarine ball returns." , undated

 Item — Carton: 1, Object: 174
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...
Dates: Other: undated

Ribbon and pin advertising Sibley's Department store. Sibley's was a department store located at 228 East Main Street. The large department store opened after the Civil War, and closed in 1990. according to an article in the Democrat and Chroincle, published on April 18,2022. Sibley's boasted a batgain basement, womens, childrens and mens clothing, home furnishings, and even groceries. , undated

 Item — Carton: 1, Object: 175
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...
Dates: Other: undated

Large white pin advertising, "Russer's Lucky Strike 300 Tournament." Russer foods made sausages and other deli meats. It is possible that this company sponsored the bowling tournament. , undated

 Item — Carton: 1, Object: 176
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...
Dates: Other: undated

Orange pin with black lettering, advertising, "WARC 950 Club." WARC 950 was a radio station in Rochester, New York, featuring family fare. According to one advertisement, published in 1953, in WARC family news, "one could hear the daily news scattered throughout the day between feature programs such as horse racing, a morning show called "The Breakfast Club, and concert programs. "mcnygeneology.com" , undated

 Item — Carton: 1, Object: 177
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...
Dates: Other: undated

Mother's Day pin, featuring a flower. The pinback indicates that the American Baptist Society manufactured the pin and presumably promoted their organization by distributing the pin., undated

 Item — Carton: 1, Object: 178
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...
Dates: Other: undated

Pin promoting the Salvation Army Service Fund. The pinback indicates that the Whitehead and Hoag Company manufactured the pin., undated

 Item — Carton: 1, Object: 179
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...
Dates: Other: undated

Yellow and blue pin advertising, "Know Your Bank Week." Scratched into the back of the pin is the year, 1956., undated

 Item — Carton: 1, Object: 180
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...
Dates: Other: undated

Yellow pin advertising the Damascus Temple. According to "damascusshrinemasons.org," the first chapter of this fraternal organization met in New York City in 1972. Their leader, "Dr. Fleming," moved to Rochester after serving in the Civil War. Fleming took some of the rites of masons and converted them to create rituals, including adoption of the red fez, worn by members. , undated

 Item — Carton: 1, Object: 181
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...
Dates: Other: undated

Pin in support of the "19th Ward G.O.P." the 19th Ward lies in the Southwest section of the city of Rochester. Engraved on the pinback is "BB Co. Union Label, Roch N.Y." "B.B." likely stands for Bastian Brothers, a prominent novelty company in Rochester, New York at the time. , undated

 Item — Carton: 1, Object: 182
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...
Dates: Other: undated

Orange, blue and whote pin advertising Doyle Gulf gasoline company. Rochester, New York. The pinback indicates that the Bastian Brothers Company manufactured the pin., undated

 Item — Carton: 1, Object: 183
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...
Dates: Other: undated

Small yellow and black union pin for common laborer's union, Rochester, N.Y., local no. 435. "International HOD Carriers Building. Common Laborers Union, America," is printed on the face of the pin. According to "CollinsDictionary.com," HODS are a trough carried over the shoulder for transporting loads, such as bricks and mortar. , undated

 Item — Carton: 1, Object: 184
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...
Dates: Other: undated

Pin advertising South Town Plaza. South Town Plaza was, and is, a plaza located in Henrietta New York, a suburb of Rochester. New York. The plaza opened in the 1950's., undated

 Item — Carton: 1, Object: 185
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...
Dates: Other: undated