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Member badge for the House of Ruth belonging to Josephine B. Tate

Object Details

Description
A gold medal with the words: JOSEPHINE B. TATE suspended above a circular medallion with the words: Empire City H.R.3878 around the top and the words: G.U.O. of O.F H or R around the bottom.
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Created by
Household of Ruth, American, founded 1858
Owned by
Josephine B. Tate, American
Date
20th century
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Medium
metal and paint
Dimensions
H x W: 3 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. (8.3 x 4.4 cm)
Type
medals
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