Pin
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Beatrice Fox
(American, 1887 - 1968)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
National Congress of Jewish Women, Hartford Section
(American)
Date1966
Medium14 karat gold, enamel
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 1 1/4 x 1 1/4in. (3.2 x 3.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro
Object number1986.213.9
DescriptionGold pin in a hexagonal shape with applied enameled disk affixed to center of pin. Incised lines radiate out from under center medallion. The words "FAITH AND HUMANITY" are printed in gold letters on navy blue enamel with a gold Torah and gold lettering forming the monogram "NCJW" of the National Congress of Jewish Women and the date "1893" is set in white enamel with an oil lamp. Marked on verso: "PON 14K" and engraved on verso: "5-2-66 / BEATRICE FOX AUERBACH / SERVICE BUREAU / FOR WOMENS / ORGANIZATIONS / FROM / HTFD. SEC. N.C.J.W."
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