Money Clip

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Beatrice Fox American, 1887 - 1968

Date1945

MediumSterling silver

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 1 1/16 x 1 15/16in. (2.7 x 4.9cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman

DescriptionMoney clip made of silver. Engravings on the front of a stamp and postmark cancellation at the upper right resembling the front of an envelope. Also engraved on the front, "BEATRICE FOX AUERBACH / MOSES FOX CLUB - 1945".

Object number2007.24.30

Markings"STERLING" stamped onto the curved edge of the underside of the money clip.InscribedEngraved on the front, "BEATRICE FOX AUERBACH / MOSES FOX CLUB - 1945".NotesSubject Note: The Moses Fox Club was for employees of G. Fox & Co. of Hartford, Connecticut who had been with the company for 25 years or more. Each year a dinner would be held and members would receive a gift. (Lee 9/20/07)

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