Description
1937 Old Newboys Goodfellow Fund donation badge. The large, oval, celluloid badge is in red and white and reads: "OLD NEWBOYS 1937 GOODFELLOW FUND". The badge is possibly from Detroit where a Goodfellow Fund was setup in 191The Old Newsboys' Goodfellow Fund by James J. Brady with a focused mission that ensures that there is "No Kiddie without a Christmas."
VINTAGE:Circa 1937
SIZE:Approximately 2 3/8" x 1 5/8"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Celluloid, steel
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal safety style pin.
MARKINGS:"PARISIAN NOVELTY CO. CHICAGO", "MADE IN USA" on edge of badge
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Humanitarian Organization collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDX15 LFEX9/15
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): The badge shows moderate use/wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.