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Brooch

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Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-101642

Description

Silver brooch, "Virtutis, Gloria, Merces." Image of hand holding crown in center.

Details

Descriptive Terms

brooches
pins (jewelry)
silver (metal)
BROOCH

Inscription

"VIRTUTIS GLORIA MERCES" (stamped)

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

1093

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American [use]

Dimensions

1 7/8 in x 1/2 in (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.80

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