1905 Liberty Nickel
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Edith Cowles Poor
American, 1920 - c. 2013
Date1905
Mediumnickel; paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions ((a) diameter): 7/8in. (2.2cm)
Primary Dimensions ((b) height x width): 2 3/8 × 3 5/8in. (6 × 9.2cm)
Primary Dimensions ((b) height x width): 2 3/8 × 3 5/8in. (6 × 9.2cm)
ClassificationsCeremonies
Credit LineGift of Edith Cowles Poor
Description1905 Liberty nickel. The nickel is in an envelope with the notation "This is a piece of/ silver for a bride to/ wear in her shoe. It/ belonged to mother first./ Alice F. Cowles." Envelope flap has a stamp as the closure.
(a) nickel
(b) envelope
(a) nickel
(b) envelope
Object number2008.38.78a-b
InscribedEnvelope recto, handwritten in black ink: "This is a piece of/ silver for a bride to/ wear in her shoe. It/ belonged to mother first./ Alice F. Cowles."Subject Terms
On View
Not on view
George A. Athanson
