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Stickpin
Stickpin

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)
Collections
  • G. Fox & Co.
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Bracelet
Beatrice Fox
1947
Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.9  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Beatrice Fox
1966
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1986.214.8a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Beatrice Fox
1940-1955
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1986.214.10  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Beatrice Fox
1928
Compact in Original Case
Beatrice Fox
1930-1950
Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.2  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Beatrice Fox
1903-1960
Evening Bag
Theresa Stern
1900-1910
Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.10, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
Beatrice Fox
1952
Full view of sword with scabbard
Captain Thomas R. Mead
1861
Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.8  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Beatrice Fox
7 July 1962
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Schiro and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1980.73.2, Connecticut Hi…
Beatrice Fox
7 July 1947