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Small 14k gold heart charm. Given to Joan Jockwig Pearson by Mrs. Edna Greenwood when Joan married Charles Malcolm Watkins in 1962.
charms
gold (metal)
Symbol, Spiritual
Charm
Charm
"CMW" and "JJP" (Engraved)
"Wedding from Mrs. Greenwood"
"Dear Joan- Something old. Something new. Something borrowed. Something blue. And a little gold heart in the toe of your shoe, so that all the luck in the world may always be with you. Wear it in your shoe on your wedding day. With my love, Edna" (Handwritten note from Mrs. Edna Greenwood to Joan Jockwig Pearson. Note is on Bigelow and Kennard stationary.)
1299.87
Unknown
Gift of the Joan Pearson Watkins Trust
2015.62.87
United States
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