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V for Victory Brooch

Gilt metal brooch in the form of a capital letter V.

Date: 1941-1946

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102171

Accession Number: 1947.213

Brooch

This white enameled metal brooch was stamped in the form of a capital letter "V." It closes with a hinged pin and safety clasp on the reverse.

Date: 1941-1946

Maker: Possibly Little Nemo Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: enamel (fused coating), white metal

GUSN: 102172

Accession Number: 1947.212

BROOCH

Brass pin in the shape of an American eagle with a shield on its chest and clutching two arrows and a branch with its talons, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102173

Accession Number: 2007.15.35

Pendant Hook

Gold pendant hook set with three faceted jet beads.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102174

Accession Number: 1927.882

Brooch

Rectangular onyx brooch with applied gold and seed pearl decoration at lower right corner, set in gold mount, safety chain and pin attached from top, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102175

Accession Number: 1934.1829

Brooch

Round gold brooch set with a rosette of faceted jet beads, hinged pin and hook on reverse. Pinned onto a card with handwritten annotations by the donor.

Date: 1820-1840

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), jet (coal), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 102176

Accession Number: 1933.1640

Dress Clip

Black Bakelite circular dress clip with carved lines radiating from center.

Date: 1930-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102177

Accession Number: 1947.219

Ornament

Jet ornament with cylindrical shaped beads strung in the shape of a flower.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102178

Accession Number: 1924.313

Brooch

Oval onyx brooch with beveled edge set in gold mount, hinged pin and hook on reverse, broken clasp.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102179

Accession Number: 1932.658

Brooch

Circular onyx brooch with an engraved and enameled ring attached at center, set in a black enameled gold frame, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102180

Accession Number: 1940.9

Brooch

Circular jet brooch with a rosette of seed pearls set in the center, set in a gold mount, hinged pin and hook on reverse. The brooch was given in a square white leather box with the name of Tilden-Thurber jewelry retailer on interior of lid.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: Possibly Tilden-Thurber Company (Jeweler)

Material: jet (coal), freshwater pearl, gold alloy

GUSN: 102181

Accession Number: 1941.1056

Brooch

Oval "French" jet brooch in the shape of a flower, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102182

Accession Number: 2007.15.31

Bar Brooch

This lozenge-shaped enamel bar pin is set with a row of graduated seed pearls with a plain gold mount. The brooch closes with a hinged pin and safety hook on the reverse.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: jet (coal), pearl (animal material), gold (metal)

GUSN: 102183

Accession Number: 1922.215

Mechanical Pencil

Round jet mechanical pencil with gold foliate engraved ends.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102184

Accession Number: 1969.3011

Medal

A.T. Sterns Lumber Co. medal on link chain in the shape of a circular saw bit.

Date: 1849

Maker: W. & H. Co. (Manufacturer)

GUSN: 102185

Accession Number: 2007.15.124

Name Plate

Rectangular metal name plate engraved "T. Codman / Lincoln" with two holes at each end for attachment

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102186

Accession Number: 2007.15.129

"Police" Badge Love Token Brooch

Silver circular badge made in the "love token tradition," with bright cut scroll engraving on the reverse of an 1875 half dollar. The badge attaches to clothing with a hinged pin and safety clasp on reverse.

Date: ca. 1875

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102187

Accession Number: 1951.6

Name Plate

Oval metal name plate impressed with an eagle over the name "C.H. Cummings / CAMB. PORT / MASS"

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102188

Accession Number: 1934.1907

Taxi Coin

Oval metal medallion painted in green and yellow "TOWN TAXI / 620 / INC."

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102189

Accession Number: 1932.961

Jordan Marsh Charge Coin

Metal coin inscribed with the number "205188" and the initials "JM"

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102190

Accession Number: 1934.181

Mount Auburn Cemetery Medallion

Urn shaped flat Mount Auburn Cemetery medallion.

Date: 1825

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102191

Accession Number: 1934.1908

Hat Marker

Silver rectangular hat marker with scroll decoration and engraved "F. M. Burrough." Meant to be worn inside hat band.

Date: ca. 1880

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102192

Accession Number: 1925.881

Name Plate

Metal name plate on a chain engraved "C.N. TURNBULL"

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102193

Accession Number: 1965.55

Necklace

White bead necklace with brown and black bead decorations and carved circular carved jade pendant.

Date: 1909-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102194

Accession Number: 2006.44.292

Buckle and Button Set

Brown speckled plastic buckle and button set from Philippines on original backing.

Date: 1909-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102195

Accession Number: 2006.44.293a-g

Brooch

1932 Fire Patch with threaded designs on front.

Date: 1932

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102196

Accession Number: 2006.44.294

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell hair comb, about 4 inches.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102197

Accession Number: 2006.44.295

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell hair comb with pierced scroll design.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102198

Accession Number: 2006.44.296

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell hair comb with pierced branch design.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102199

Accession Number: 2006.44.297

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell hair comb with two prongs.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102200

Accession Number: 2006.44.298

Hair Comb

Tortoiseshell hair comb, about 3 inches.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102201

Accession Number: 2006.44.299

Necklace

Carved red stone and cord necklace. Three red stones on either side of a carved red stone pendant with partially braided cord.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102202

Accession Number: 2006.44.300

Stickpin

Stickpin with pearl.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102203

Accession Number: 2006.44.301

Hatpin

Gold stick hatpin with amethyst head and pearls around its circumference.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102204

Accession Number: 2006.44.302

Hatpin

Metal hatpin with flat, round head.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102205

Accession Number: 2006.44.303

Necklace

Chain necklace with blue semi-sphere and teardrop stones.

Date: 1920-1940

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102206

Accession Number: 2006.44.304

Pair of Cuff Links

White outline of blue octagonal enameled cuff links.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102207

Accession Number: 2006.44.305ab

Dress Clip

Gold leaf dress clip

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102208

Accession Number: 2006.44.306

Locket

Oval gold locket with scalloped edge and engraved on both sides with Rococo style cartouches one engraved with the initials "HRA" and the other "HNA," each side contains a photograph and the inscription "June 1, 1857."

Date: 1857

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102259

Accession Number: 1928.1270

Pendant

Oval pendant set with enameled plaque of a stylized lily surrounded by a beaded border, pendant loop at top and an empty compartment on back for hair or photograph.

Date: ca. 1882

Maker: unknown

Material: enamel (fused coating), gold (metal)

GUSN: 102260

Accession Number: 1931.1798

Locket

Circular gold locket with machine engraving on both sides, inside compartments contain photograph portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Hurd Rhoades.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102261

Accession Number: 1941.1045

Locket

Circular gold locket with machine engraving on both sides, inside compartments contain photograph portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Hurd Rhoades.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102262

Accession Number: 1941.1046

Locket

Small gold oval locket with scalloped edge and decorated with engraved foliate plumes, inside contains a photograph of Lizzie Frances Cotton as a child.

Date: 1867

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102263

Accession Number: 1940.956

Pendant

Small round brass pendant with machine engraved swirl pattern on both sides, loop at top for attachment.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 102264

Accession Number: 1931.64

Locket

Oval gold locket engraved with circle and floral design, inside contains two photographs of a young girl and boy, loop attachment at top.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), photography and photographic processes and techniques

GUSN: 102265

Accession Number: 1993.909

Locket

Circular gold locket with scalloped edge and machine engraved swirl pattern on both sides, inside contains a photograph of a young girl and boy, loop attachment at top.

Date: 1850

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102266

Accession Number: 2007.15.122

Locket

Circular gold plated locket with machine engraved swirl pattern on both sides, inside contains unidentified photographs of a man and a woman, loop attachment at top.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102267

Accession Number: 2007.15.121

Stamp Case

Brass stamp case featuring an engraved one penny stamp and surrounded by a border of Rococo foliate scrolls.

Maker: W. Avery & Son (Manufacturer)

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 102268

Accession Number: 1975.202

Watch Fob

This gold shield-shaped fob, meant to hang from a man's watchchain, is set with a sardonyx stone intaglio-carved with a capital "T" on one side and an onyx stone intaglio-carved with a capital "S" on the other, possibly for the previous owner, Samuel Tripp.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), sardonyx, onyx (mineral), intaglio (sculpture technique)

GUSN: 102269

Accession Number: 1931.1797

Watch Fob

Gold colored metal watch fob set with a bloodstone on one side and a black and white cut glass of a horse head within a horseshoe.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 102270

Accession Number: 1946.692