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Brooch

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Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1914

GUSN

GUSN-102164

Description

Oval gold-filled pin with scalloped edge, stamped with the profile of a man under a red enamel banner inscribed "Bowdoin School," hinged pin and safety clasp on reverse.

Details

Descriptive Terms

brooches
pins (jewelry)
Brooch

Inscription

Front: "BOWDOIN SCHOOL / 14"
Reverse: "W.C. DORRETY / BOSTON / 387 WASHIN ST / GOLD FILLED" (Enamel and stamped)

Additional Identification Number

1615

Maker

Dorrety, William C. (Jeweler)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA

Dimensions

11/16 x 11/16 x 3/16 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1996.27

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