Detroit, Michigan Owney tag

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Object Details

Honoree
Owney, American, c. 1888 - 1897
Description
This metal shield-shaped tag was given to Owney on his visit to Detroit, Michigan, on November 11, 1893. Just as Owney’s presence in a city was an opportunity to interest the local press in an unusual story, Owney was a walking billboard for civic organizations and store owners. Owney’s Detroit tag advertised the city as the “Beautiful City of the Straits” to those who met the dog after his visit there.
November 11, 1893
Object number
0.052985.92
Type
Seals, Symbols & Signage
Medium
metal
Dimensions
Height x Width: 2 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. (5.72 x 6.35 cm)
Place
Michigan
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Topic
The Gilded Age (1877-1920)
Popular Culture
Record ID
npm_0.052985.92
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm819fa7cf3-8f25-4978-bc89-7f936d20afd2
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