National Audubon Society Junior Member Mockingbird Button, circa 1910

Summary

Bird lovers come in all ages. Beginning around 1910, children could become junior members of the Audubon Society. Local Audubon chapters promoted programs that taught young naturalists why birds are important and how to protect them. Junior birdwatchers also received a button, such as this one, that showed they were members.

Bird lovers come in all ages. Beginning around 1910, children could become junior members of the Audubon Society. Local Audubon chapters promoted programs that taught young naturalists why birds are important and how to protect them. Junior birdwatchers also received a button, such as this one, that showed they were members.

Artifact

Button (Information artifact)

Date Made

circa 1910

Creators

Unknown

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2002.0.18.454

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Metal

Color

Yellow
Green
Brown
Pink (Color)

Dimensions

Diameter: .75 in

Height: .063 in

Inscriptions

on face of pin: AUDUBON SOCIETY

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