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Bar Pin
Bar Pin

Bar Pin

Original Owner (American, 1836 - 1902)
Date1858
MediumSilver-plated yellow metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 1 1/8 x 2 15/16 x 5/16in. (2.9 x 7.5 x 0.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2007.4.1.37
DescriptionSilver-plated metal bar pin with a curving, undulating shape. The pin has an engraved border with swirling lines and crosshatching. Engraved in the middle of the pin is, "A. Walker/ Magician Ventriloquist". A hinged clip on the back of the pin would enable it to be attached to clothing.
Status
Not on view
Plaque
Albert G. Walker
1858
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Albert G. Walker
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Revolver
Waterman Lilly Ormsby
1851
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Savitt, 1990.51.1837-.1847 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Socie ...
William Myron Savitt
about 1970
Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.16  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Beatrice Fox
1920-1968
Tin Canister Trick
Albert G. Walker
1858
Bar Pin
Unknown
possibly 1850s
Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.133  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Ciriaco A. Capobianco
mid 20th century
Lapel Pin
Beatrice Fox
1960
Brackets
Albert G. Walker
1858