Brooch

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

c. 1915

GUSN

GUSN-363066

Description

Haverhill "Slipper City" brass brooch. Woman's shoe reading "SLIPPER CITY" connected by two small chains to a scalloped edge medallion with a raised heart at center. Medallion reads: "HITCH YOU HEART TO HAVERHILL" / STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION SEPT. 29 TO OCT. 1.1915 HAVERHILL, MASS."

Details

Descriptive Terms

brooches
brass (alloy)
Pin, Clothing
Brooch
Brooch

Inscription

On back of medallion: "C.P. SHERMAN / CENTRAL FALLS / R.I."

Additional Identification Number

TR2686.1
1438

Maker

Sherman, C. P.

Location of Origin

Central Falls, Rhode Island, United States

Dimensions

2.25 x 1.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

2024.3.1

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