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Gift of James and Dorothy Parker, 1967.91.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Connecticut Humane Society pins
Gift of James and Dorothy Parker, 1967.91.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Connecticut Humane Society pins

Dateabout 1945
Mediumgold
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions ((.1) diameter): 1in. (2.5cm)
Primary Dimensions ((.2) diameter): 1 1/8in. (2.9cm)
ClassificationsSocial Groups
Credit LineGift of James and Dorothy Parker
DescriptionTwo Connecticut Humane Society pins.

(.1) A gold, round pin awarded to Mrs. William B. Williams for devoted service to the Connecticut Humane Society from 1910-1945. The front of the pin has a relief image of two people standing next to a horse and the Connecticut state seal on a shield between the people and the horse. The inscription is on the reverse side.

(.2) A gold, round pin for the Connecticut Humane Society. The front of the pin has a relief image of two people standing next to a horse and one of the people is holding a shield with the Connecticut state seal.
Object number1967.91.1-.2
Markings(.1) Recto, inscribed: "CONNECTICUT/ HUMANE SOCIETY"
(.1) Verso, engraved: "MRS./ WILLIAM B./ WILLIAMS/ DEVOTED/ SERVICE/ 1910-1945"

(.2) Recto, inscribed: "CONNECTICUT/ HUMANE SOCIETY"
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Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2012.284.5870  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Richard Welling
1965-2009
Connecticut Historical Society collections, 2004.166.1 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Societ…
Samuel R. Terrell
early-mid 19th century
Lapel Pin
Beatrice Fox
1900-1950
Gift of Lafayette J. Robertson, Jr., 1973.8.27.5 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Lafayette J. Robertson Jr.
1911-1916
Gift of Marie B. Griffin, 2020.57.12, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Copyright Unde…
Connecticut Humane Society
1966
Dress
Mrs. Williams
about 1876
Connecticut Historical Society collection, 1988.213.0  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Societ…
Metropolitan District Commission
1976
Dress
Mrs. Williams
about 1868-1870
Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.125  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Gennaro Capobianco
September 1945
The Skaters.
D. W. Kellogg & Co.
1830-1840