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Gift of Paul Accarpio, 2005.158.7 © 2006 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Framed Commemorative Medal
Gift of Paul Accarpio, 2005.158.7 © 2006 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Framed Commemorative Medal

Distributor (American, founded 1847)
Maker (American)
Date1947
MediumWhite metal, gilt wood frame
DimensionsFrame (height x width x depth): 5 1/4 x 4 11/16 x 11/16in. (13.3 x 11.9 x 1.7cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Paul Accarpio
DescriptionRound, white metal medal commemorating the centennial of G. Fox & Co.; the medal hangs from a metal ring attached to a rectangular bar, which reads: "100 Years"; a clasp is soldered to the bar allowing the medal to be pinned to a lapel and worn. Images of the original 18th century G. Fox department store superimposed in front of the modern twentieth century G. Fox and Co. building and parking garage occupy the central portion of the medallion bordered on either side and below with Connecticut grape vines. The slogan, "A CENTURY OF CONNECTICUT LIVING" runs along the top portion of the medal, while "G. Fox 1847 - 1947" runs under central images.
Object number2005.158.7
On View
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Collections
Pin
G. Fox and Co.
1947
Pin
Beatrice Fox
1947
Bracelet
Beatrice Fox
1947
Gift of Sam Stout, 2013.90.1  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
G. Fox and Co.
1946-1952
Gift of Sam Stout, 2013.90.2  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
G. Fox and Co.
1946-1952
Gift of Theresa R. Shapleigh, 1993.35.2a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
G. Fox and Co.
about 1947
Lapel Pin
Beatrice Fox
1947
Connecticut Historical Society collections, 2004.166.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Societ…
Samuel R. Terrell
early-mid 19th century
Stamp
G. Fox and Co.
1947-1968