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Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Coolidge, 1964.41.16 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Eagle Pin
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Coolidge, 1964.41.16 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Eagle Pin

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Governor John Harper Trumbull American, 1873 - 1961
Mediumsilver
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 7/8 × 2in. (2.2 × 5.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. John Coolidge
DescriptionA silver pin in the shape of an eagle with outstretched wings. The eagle is perched on a wreath and there is a shield in the center of the eagle. The pin originally belonged to John H. Trumbull.
Object number1964.41.16
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