Stickpin

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Beatrice Fox American, 1887 - 1968

Date1890s

MediumGold

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 2 1/8 x 1/2in. (5.4 x 1.3cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro

DescriptionA gold stickpin with a twisted shaft. A small medallion engraved "Beatrice" on one side and "Janet" on the other is attached to the finial which consists of a hollow gold bead to which a piece of gold wire has been soldered.

Object number1986.213.19

InscribedEngraved on the charm attached to the pin, one side reads, "Beatrice" and the other side reads, "Janet"NotesHistorical Note: Beatrice and Janet are the names of the two daughters of Theresa Stern and Moses Fox. (Blakelock, 10/27/2008)

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