1920s New Bedford, Mass. Newsboy License Badge Issued by School Dept.

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  • 1920s New Bedford, Mass. Newsboy License Badge Issued by School Dept.
  • 1920s New Bedford, Mass. Newsboy License Badge Issued by School Dept.
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is an old newsboy's license badge issued by the New Bedford, Massachusetts School Department. The badge is numbered on the front and has a C.D. Reese of New York maker mark on reverse. It dates from the 1920s or 1930s.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1920s-1930s.

SIZE:

Approximately 1-3/4" in diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Nickel-plated brass.

ATTACHMENT:

Vertical kick pin with tongue-style C catch.

MARKINGS:

J 22 on front; C.D. REESE 57 WARREN ST. N.Y. on reverse.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a newspaper-related collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MBEX13 LAFEX7/13 SeAIJX4/15

CONDITION:

7- (Very Fine-): The badge has some minor abrasions and small spots of wear on front and reverse.

GUARANTEE:

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.

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