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Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1986.214.11  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Pendant
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1986.214.11 © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Pendant

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Beatrice Fox American, 1887 - 1968
DateMay 1951
Medium10 karat gold
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 1 1/4 x 3/4in. (3.2 x 1.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman
DescriptionPendant in the shape of a key with letters: "H. MU PI / 1922 (on a partially unrolled scroll)" and three stars on recto; engraved on verso: "B. F. AUERBACH", also marked on verso: "10K".
Object number1986.214.11
MarkingsOn verso, "10K"InscribedEngraved on back, "B. F. AUERBACH/ MAY 1951".NotesHistorical Note: Eta Mu Pi is the national retailing honor society to which Beatrice Fox Auerbach belonged. Founded in 1939, it is described today as a professional fraternity for retailers and students of retailing. (Blakelock 10/20/2008)
Subject Terms
    Collections
    • G. Fox & Co.
    On View
    Not on view
    Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1986.214.10  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Beatrice Fox
    1928
    Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.10, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
    Beatrice Fox
    1952
    Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.9  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Beatrice Fox
    1966
    Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.8  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Beatrice Fox
    7 July 1962
    Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.6ab  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Beatrice Fox
    1900-1940
    Bracelet
    Beatrice Fox
    1947
    Nail File
    Beatrice Fox
    1904-1915
    Buttonhook
    Beatrice Fox
    1904-1914
    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Schiro and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1980.73.2, Connecticut Hi…
    Beatrice Fox
    7 July 1947
    Gift of Ruth Berins Collier, 2004.132.2a-b, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
    Maurice H. Berins
    1955
    Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.2  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Beatrice Fox
    1903-1960
    Case open, with pince nez and lens wiping cloth inside.
    G. Fox and Co.
    mid 20th century