Pin
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Beatrice Fox
American, 1887 - 1968
MakerMade by
Peters Co.
American
Date1947
MediumCast white metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 2 3/4 x 2 1/16in. (7 x 5.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro
DescriptionA pin made to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the G. Fox & Co. department store of Hartford.
A narrow rectangular bar imprinted with "100 YEARS" has a safety catch closure on the back. A round medallion hangs down from the top bar by a ring. The medallion has a relief design with an image of the contemporary G. Fox & Co. buildings and a representation of the first G. Fox & Co. store in front of it. There are grape vines on either side of the image, and around it at the edge, it reads, "A CENTURY OF CONNECTICUT LIVING", and at the bottom below the image it reads, "1847 G. FOX & CO. 1947".
A narrow rectangular bar imprinted with "100 YEARS" has a safety catch closure on the back. A round medallion hangs down from the top bar by a ring. The medallion has a relief design with an image of the contemporary G. Fox & Co. buildings and a representation of the first G. Fox & Co. store in front of it. There are grape vines on either side of the image, and around it at the edge, it reads, "A CENTURY OF CONNECTICUT LIVING", and at the bottom below the image it reads, "1847 G. FOX & CO. 1947".
Object number1986.213.13
MarkingsMarked on the back of the round medallion of the pin, "PETERS CO. / BOSTON".Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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