Issued by
Columbia Temple #422 (I.B.P.O.E.W.), American, founded 1926
Subject of
Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
Date
ca. 1940s
Medium
ribbon, metal, cord, plastic
Dimensions
H x W x D: 7 7/8 × 2 1/4 × 1/4 in. (20 × 5.7 × 0.6 cm)
Description
Daughters of I.B.P.O.E. of W. member badge for Columbia Temple #422. At the top is a rectangular gold-colored metal bar with a pin back. The front of the bar forms a frame for the word [MEMBER], in black against a gold background. Two (2) ribbons are attached through a hook on the reverse. The ribbon at the front is purple, while the ribbon on the back is black. Each ribbon features identical images and text. Decoration on the purple ribbon is in gold, while the black ribbon features silver decoration. Each features images of two hands shaking, an eagle, and an elk surrounded by a leaf motif. A gold pin-back button is attached overtop the elk picture on the purple ribbon. The round button features an identical elk image in black. Below the iconography is text that reads [COLUMBIA / TEMPLE NO. 422 / DAUGHTERS OF / I.B.P.O.E. OF W. / WASHINGTON, D.C.]. Gold fringe decorates the bottom of the ribbons.
Place depicted
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
badges
Topic
Associations and institutions
Communities
Fraternal organizations
Local and regional
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.46.17.4
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52003c292-ad79-4c52-b352-2af3c8cd5756

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