Sesqui-Centennial Philadelphia

Sesqui-Centennial Philadelphia Event Button Museum
Category
Event
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Text on Button SESQUI-CENTENNIAL PHILADELPHIA 1776 1926
Image Description

Black text on blue and yellow bi-colored flag that is imposed over a black illustration of Independence Hall on white background. 
Back Style
Unlocking pin
The Shape
Circle
The Size
1 1/4 inch
Year / Decade Made
1926
1920s
Additional Information

In 1926, Philadelphia hosted a sesquicentennial exposition to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  Unfortunately, the exposition was unable to cover costs and went into receivership the following year.
Sources

Wilson, M. W. (n.d.). Sesquicentennial International Exposition | Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia. Home | Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia. Retrieved February 28, 2013, from http://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/archive/sesquicentennial-internatio…
Catalog ID EV0011