Portsmouth, Ohio Sesquicentennial Button

Title

Portsmouth, Ohio Sesquicentennial Button

Description

Yellow and red lapel button with black print. "Shaving Permit, 1815-1965, Portsmouth, Ohio, Sesquicentennial, June 5-12." Shaving Permits were a way to raise money, typically for a celebration, and were required for those who didn't want to grow a beard. The permits were usually sold for a couple dollars and would last until the celebration ended.

Creator

Unknown

Date

1965

Format

5 cm diameter button

Coverage

Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio

Rights

Scioto County Public Library