87.97.13

Button, Commemorative

1955

Janesville Lake Elysian Fishing Contest. Material: metal. Size: 2 1/4" diameter. Description: yellow enameled disk with green lettering: "Fishing Contest, Jan. 16, 1955, Janesville, South End of Lake Elysian, Proceeds To Help Build Wildlife, Sponsored by Sportsmen Club", red numeral: "1778"; back attaching safety pin; stamped on back: "Western Badge Co., St. Paul, Minn." and their logo.

Janesville celebration: Fishing Contest. Janesville City Clubs - Sportsmen Club. Bought by WCHS at Archway Antiques in Janesville in Dec 1997.