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.
Off-white, ceramic plate with green print and images of Portsmouth Historic sites. Brief history provided on back. Plate Number 1402. The city of Portsmouth was founded in 1815 and so celebrated its 150 year birthday anniversary June 5 - 12, 1965.
