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02-21-2017, 11:27 AM
A fellow collector sent me something from a third party collector who I don't know. I believe the third party has a chance to purchase the pin below. The pin is featured in the book shown. I've copied and pasted a brief description of the book as well as the author's description of this pin. I wish I had a picture of the reverse but don't (at this time). What do you guys think? I've never seen anything remotely like this.
A History of Boston in 50 Artifacts
Joseph M. Bagley
2016
History is right under our feet; we just need to dig a little to find it. Though not the most popular construction project, Boston’s Big Dig has contributed more to our understanding and appreciation of the city’s archaeological history than any other recent event. Joseph M. Bagley, city archaeologist of Boston, uncovers a fascinating hodgepodge of history—from ancient fishing grounds to Jazz Age red-light districts—that will surprise and delight even longtime residents. Each artifact is shown in full color and accompanied by description of the item’s significance to its site location and the larger history of the city. From cannonballs to drinking cups and from ancient spears to chinaware, A History of Boston in 50 Artifacts offers a unique and accessible introduction to Boston’s history and physical culture while revealing the ways objects can offer a tantalizing entrée into our past.
description of the pin:
During the archaeological excavations in front of the Dillaway-Thomas house in Roxbury, archaeologists uncovered a small piece of cast white metal shown in the main photo. This was a pin made by the Red Sox organization and given to children who were fans of the team. The pin measures only about one inch in length, and when it was complete, it was a pseudo-humanoid figure consisting of a baseball face, a body made of catcher’s pads, and arms and legs composed of crossed baseball bats. One surviving example with a brightly painted surface has survived, with the date 1912 on the lower portion. This “FAN KID” pin was likely given out in celebration of a Red Sox win or the opening of the new stadium.
A History of Boston in 50 Artifacts
Joseph M. Bagley
2016
History is right under our feet; we just need to dig a little to find it. Though not the most popular construction project, Boston’s Big Dig has contributed more to our understanding and appreciation of the city’s archaeological history than any other recent event. Joseph M. Bagley, city archaeologist of Boston, uncovers a fascinating hodgepodge of history—from ancient fishing grounds to Jazz Age red-light districts—that will surprise and delight even longtime residents. Each artifact is shown in full color and accompanied by description of the item’s significance to its site location and the larger history of the city. From cannonballs to drinking cups and from ancient spears to chinaware, A History of Boston in 50 Artifacts offers a unique and accessible introduction to Boston’s history and physical culture while revealing the ways objects can offer a tantalizing entrée into our past.
description of the pin:
During the archaeological excavations in front of the Dillaway-Thomas house in Roxbury, archaeologists uncovered a small piece of cast white metal shown in the main photo. This was a pin made by the Red Sox organization and given to children who were fans of the team. The pin measures only about one inch in length, and when it was complete, it was a pseudo-humanoid figure consisting of a baseball face, a body made of catcher’s pads, and arms and legs composed of crossed baseball bats. One surviving example with a brightly painted surface has survived, with the date 1912 on the lower portion. This “FAN KID” pin was likely given out in celebration of a Red Sox win or the opening of the new stadium.