Need a button I'd. Please

[plymouthian12]

Dug this button today. I know Waterbury button company made it but not sure on age and what the initials mean. Thanks in advance

 

[fyrffytr1]

My old eyes can only make out the "R" What are the other three letters?

 

[fyrffytr1]

Never mind. It's a Metropolitan Street RY. CO. Button. No information on the Waterbury site but it should be easy enough to look up.

https://waterburybutton.com/product-detail/metropolitan-street-ry-co--1585

 

[fyrffytr1]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolitan_Street_Railroad

 

[fyrffytr1]

I am also finding information on one in New York but haven't found it by that exact name, yet.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Here's some information on the New York line

https://metro.fandom.com/wiki/Metropolitan_Street_Railway/Railroad_(New_York_City)

 

[plymouthian12]

I am also finding information on one in New York but haven't found it by that exact name, yet.

Thanks so much. So the R C. Would stand for Rail Car?

 

[plymouthian12]

Here's some information on the New York line

https://metro.fandom.com/wiki/Metropolitan_Street_Railway/Railroad_(New_York_City)

Age could be late 1890s?

 

[fyrffytr1]

Thanks so much. So the R C. Would stand for Rail Car?

The button actually reads Metropolitan Street RY. Co. Some references says it means Railway Company and others say Railroad Company. And, it probably does date to the late 1800s-very early 1900s.

 

[plymouthian12]

The button actually reads Metropolitan Street RY. Co. Some references says it means Railway Company and others say Railroad Company. And, it probably does date to the late 1800s-very early 1900s.

Thank you

 

[Bramblefind]

Nice button! I have the Van Court Transportation Uniform Buttons Vol. 2 "Transit" book and it lists this button with the New York company. Here is info. from the book:

 

[fyrffytr1]

I figured the odds were in favor of it being the New York line considering the OPs location.