Post E Peoria TPA

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Description (Brief)
Die-cut from a sheet of celluloid. In the shape of the state of Illinois, the badge reads "Post E Peoria TPA convention Illinois Division Champaign May 22-23, 1908." A circular insignia with three triangles is marked with the letters "TPA." TPA stands for Travelers Protective Association.
Location
Currently not on view
1908
ID Number
2006.0098.0717
accession number
2006.0098
catalog number
2006.0098.0717
Object Name
watch fob
Physical Description
cellulose nitrate (overall material)
metal (fastener material)
Measurements
overall: 6.8 cm x 3.7 cm; 2 11/16 in x 1 7/16 in
overall: 3 1/2 in x 2 in x 1/8 in; 8.89 cm x 5.08 cm x .3175 cm
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National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_1325887
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-2639-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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