Sesqui-Centennial Exposition Policeman's Badge, 1926
01
Artifact Overview
World's fairs and expositions in many ways are small cities. Buildings and property need to be protected from fire and vandalism and visitors need to feel secure. Fair planners hire police, firemen and security personnel to make the fairgrounds safe for everyone. This badge identified policemen at the 1926 Sesqui-Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Badge
Date Made
1926
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
75.142.225
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Nate S. Shapero & Ruth B. Shapero Collection.
Material
Metal
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 2.25 in
Width: 1.75 undefined
Inscriptions
Obverse: POLICE / SESQUI-CENTENNIAL / 1776 / 1926 / PHILADELPHIA / 109
Keywords |
|---|