Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.10, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain

Lapel Pin

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Beatrice Fox (American, 1887 - 1968)

Date1952

Medium10 karat gold, enamel

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5/8 x 11/16in. (1.6 x 1.7cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro

Object number1986.213.10

DescriptionA gold lapel pin for the Moses Fox Club, of the G. Fox and Co. department store. The gold pin has the initial "F" at the center surrounded by a pair of laurel branches, two lions, and two lit torches. Two banners in green enamel read “G. FOX & CO." and "25 YEARS" in gold lettering. "MOSES FOX CLUB" appears in gold lettering on a white enamel ground. The pin back is secured by a safety catch and the verso is engraved: "B.F.A. / 1927".

Collections

G. Fox & Co.

NotesSubject Note: The Moses Fox Club pin was given to employees of G. Fox & Co. when they reached 25 years of service with the company. The pin would be engraved with the year that the person started work for the company. (Lee 9/20/07)

Status

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