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Commemorative Brooch

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1912

GUSN

GUSN-102167

Description

This brooch is an oval enamel pin depicting the Governor John Winthrop Mill to commemmorate the National Association of Cotton Manufactures 1912 meeting. It closes with a hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pins (jewelry)
enamel (fused coating)
Brooch

Inscription

"THE NAT'L ASS'N OF COTTON NFRS / GRISWOLD MEETING / No 93 / SEPT 9-11, 1912 / GOVERNOR JOHN WINTHROP MILL / NEW LONDON / CONN. / 1650" (Painted)

Additional Identification Number

1618

Maker

O'Hara Dial Co. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Waltham, MA

Dimensions

1 x 3/4 x 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1914.96

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