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Columbian Exposition Commemorative Coin

1893 Columbian Exposition Commemorative Coin. On front shows image of U.S. governmental building federal style with large capital with one large flag on top of it and smaller surrounding flags. Measurements noted along a bottom scroll. Reverse side marks the coin's issue from the treasury departm...

Date: 1893

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101678

Accession Number: 2006.44.94

Abstinence Pendant

Abstinence pendant. On front silhouette of man and woman touching a shield with radiating cross above them. Each hold a flag with the motto "IN HOC SI NO VINCES" above them. On back a cross with the pledge to abstain from drinking imprinted on it.

Date: 1888

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101679

Accession Number: 2006.44.96

Death of Washington Commemorative Medal

This medal was struck in 1800 to commemorate the death of George Washington in December of 1799. On the recto side it shows a profile of Washington wearing his military coat, surrounded by the inscription "He is in glory the world in tears." On the verso stands a classical draped urn inscribed with ...

Date: 1800

Maker: Perkins, Jacob E, 1766-1849 (Silversmith)

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101680

Accession Number: 2006.44.95

Bar Pin in Original Case

14K gold pin set with three diamonds in original case.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101681

Accession Number: 2006.44.86ab

Pocket Watch

Gold-filled hunter case lady's pocket watch, Maker: Crown. On watch front and back engraved house perspective image with vegetable motif. Across from watch face is a cut out picture of a young man wearing a suit.

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: The Crown Watch Company (Watchmaker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101682

Accession Number: 2006.44.90

Necklace

Art Nouveau style amethyst necklace in center piece with two leaf designs.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101683

Accession Number: 2006.44.92

Cameo Jewelry Set

Gold brooch and matching earrings set with green glasss cameos and pearls, decorated with taille d'epergne enamel.

Date: 1870-1876

Maker: unknown

Material: cameos, gold (metal), pearl (animal material)

GUSN: 101684

Accession Number: 2006.44.53A-C

Phi Beta Kappa medal

Silver square Phi Beta Kappa medal with round loop attachment at top.

Date: 1841

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101685

Accession Number: 2006.44.54

Fraternity Pendant

1831 Porcellian Club medal. Formed as two overlapping squares to make star like shape. Fraternity motto along border of one side and Porcellian Club 1831 with initials within circular border below. On reverse is another motto with an image of a hog, two hands shaking, and a knight. Both sides ha...

Date: 1831

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101686

Accession Number: 2006.44.55

Fraternity Pendant

1831 Porcellian Club medal. Formed as two overlapping squares to make star like shape. Fraternity motto along border of one side and Porcellian Club 1831 with initials within circular border below. On reverse is another motto with an image of a hog, two hands shaking, and a knight. Both sides ha...

Date: 1831

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101687

Accession Number: 2006.44.56

Religious Pendant

Sterling silver religious medal, dated 1830 with red ribbon. On one side the cross is overlapping just above the letter M with small stars bordering the medal. On reverse a religious figure (probably Mary) ands upright in a long garment with a French prayer written along edges.

Date: 1830

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101688

Accession Number: 2006.44.57

Necklace and Pendant

Drop-shaped amber pendant and 10K gold chain.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: fourteen-carat gold, amber (fossil resin)

GUSN: 101689

Accession Number: 2006.44.65

Pair of Jade Pendants

Two carved jade pendants with light and dark hues of green. The teardrop shaped pendant is flat and carved with curlicue designs. The other pendant is carved with a circular and three-part leaf formation.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101690

Accession Number: 2006.44.66ab

Necklace

Necklace consisting of amethyst beads.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: amethyst (mineral)

GUSN: 101691

Accession Number: 2006.44.48

Brooch

Silver butterfly brooch with blue, red, purple and green inlaid feathers.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal), feather (material)

GUSN: 101692

Accession Number: 2006.44.63

Sautoir

Silver filigree necklace with decorative chain alternating between teardrop, square, circular, and floral links set with turquoise stones. Hanging arch like pendant with six dangling silver ornaments.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101693

Accession Number: 2006.44.87

Necklace

silver filigree necklace on black ribbon. Two arch-shaped filigree pieces dangle from ribbon, each set with three turquoise stones and five clasps hanging with teardrop forms.

Date: 1920-1930

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101694

Accession Number: 2006.44.88

Eyeglass Pin

14 K gold-filled eyeglass pin on original paper backing and box.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101695

Accession Number: 2006.44.84

Pocket Watch

14 K Gold huntercase Lady's pocket watch, Maker: Waltham. Rose decoration as central motif on exterior back with curlicue border. On front case the letter W is engraved in a coat of arms with repeated curlicue border. Opens on either side of watch face.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: American Waltham Watch Co. (Watchmaker)

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101696

Accession Number: 2006.44.89

Brooch in Original Box

14 K gold brooch in crescent shape with ten graduated diamonds. One of the ten diamonds rests inside crescent set within the shape of a decorative gold star. In original velvet box.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101697

Accession Number: 2006.44.144

Charms

Fifteen miscellaneous silver charms including: a silver tea kettle, the royal Hawaiian coat of arms, an abacus, a ship, an Asian throne carriage, two carriages with moveable wheels, a spindle, a basket, a pair of shoes, a kettle, an Asian architectural structure with cascading tiers, a boat and a tr...

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101698

Accession Number: 2006.44.149a-o

Belt Buckle

Silver belt buckle in the form of two Chinese characters with pink and green tint. Characters contain leaf and floral patterning on textured background.

Date: 1870-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101699

Accession Number: 2006.44.140ab

Lady's Wristwatch

Shreve Crump & Low diamond and platinum white face wristwatch with a brown cord band. Six small diamonds are set to the left and right of the watch face, while six slightly larger diamonds are set above and below.

Date: 1930-1950

Maker: Shreve, Crump & Low (Retailer)

Material: diamond (mineral), platinum (metal)

GUSN: 101700

Accession Number: 2006.44.150

Brooch

Enameled peacock brooch.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101701

Accession Number: 2006.44.152

Pair of Cuff Links

Gold cuff links with Oriental landscape scenes in black enamel.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101702

Accession Number: 2006.44.154ab

Watch Chain

Silver watch chain. Dog head with red stone eyes carved on end of chain as though it is gripping the chain's clasp with its mouth, three thicker metal parts join the links.

Date: 1860-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101703

Accession Number: 2006.44.153

Brooch

Silver filigree brooch with triangular mesh top.

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101704

Accession Number: 2006.44.151

Necklace

Gold brooch set with amethyst, baroque pearls and diamonds on a gold chain.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), amethyst (mineral), pearl (animal material), diamond (mineral)

GUSN: 101705

Accession Number: 2006.44.44

Brooch

Jet circular brooch set with a pearl, rimmed and inlaid with rose gold. Closure with hinged pn and clasp on verso.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), jet (coal)

GUSN: 101706

Accession Number: 2006.44.40

Necklace with cross pendant

Jet and pearl chain necklace with jet cross pendant.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

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

GUSN: 101707

Accession Number: 2006.44.41

Brooch and cuff button set

A matched brooch and cuff button group, each of three pieces set with a painted porcelain plaque in gold twisted wire mounts. Button set in original case. Brooch closure hinged pin and clasp on verso.

Date: ca. 1870

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain, gold (metal)

GUSN: 101708

Accession Number: 2006.44.42a-c

Cross Pendant on Chain

Solid gold cross pendant on a chain.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101709

Accession Number: 2006.44.142

Gold Chain

Nugget gold chain, 48 inches long extended.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101710

Accession Number: 2006.44.147

Brooch

Platinum and diamond bar pin with center diamond surrounded by smaller diamonds in filigree setting. In square green box with peach silk lining, Hodgson, Kennard & Co. Inc, Boston.

Date: 1890-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101711

Accession Number: 2006.44.143

Wristwatch

Gold lady's wristwatch with black ribbon band and adjustable clasp. Octagonal form watch face with cursive numbering, maker: Hodgson, Kennard, & Co.

Maker: Hodgson, Kennard & Co. (Retailer)

GUSN: 101712

Accession Number: 2006.44.139

Brooch

Jet bar pin with faceted jet drops in original case.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101713

Accession Number: 2006.44.141

Pocket watch

Open face English gentleman's 18K gold pocket watch. White face and roman numeral hour markings with second timepiece in bottom corner of watch face.

Date: 1900-1930

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 101714

Accession Number: 2006.44.145

Harvard College Class Day Committee Pin

Round gold pin with crimson and white enamel Harvard College symbol on front.

Date: 1897

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101715

Accession Number: 2006.44.148

Brooch

Gold brooch set with a teardrop shaped carnelian.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: Alfred J. Casse & Company (Manufacturer)

Material: gold (metal), carnelian

GUSN: 101716

Accession Number: 2006.44.129

Brooch

Circle brooch with eleven pastes set in silver.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 101717

Accession Number: 2006.44.130

Memorial Brooch

This crescent-shaped gold brooch is set with a braided knot of brunette hair under a curved glass or crystal mount. The center is surrounded by a gold border chased with floral scrolls, then a row of round, faceted jet stones set in gold.

Date: 1830-1850

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), human hair, jet (coal)

GUSN: 101718

Accession Number: 2006.44.128

Necklace

Pearl drop pendant on 14 K thin strand gold chain necklace. Pearl set in prong crown setting of gold chain.

Date: 1920-1950

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 101719

Accession Number: 2006.44.127

Pendant

Silver rectangular pendant with repousse scrolled design and engraved with the monogram "TNC."

Date: 1890-1963

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 102322

Accession Number: 1969.1757

Necklace

Tortoiseshell necklace with alternating small and large oval links (pendant missing).

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102323

Accession Number: 1969.2400

Necklace

Tortoiseshell link necklace supporting an oval pendant with a raised intertwined monogram of "SC" in Gothic letters.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102324

Accession Number: 1969.2999

Necklace

Tortoiseshell necklace with oval links with attached oval locket.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102325

Accession Number: 1941.1426

Necklace

Tortoiseshell necklace of oval links with an attached oval locket containing a photograph of an unidentified man.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102326

Accession Number: 2007.15.139

Necklace

This tortoiseshell necklace is composed of carved links alternating in two shapes: an "X" superimposed over an oval, and a decoratively pierced oval. At the center is an amphora-shaped pendant that contains a photograph. One end is an oval slip-catch similar to those used on watch chains. The other ...

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

Material: photograph components

GUSN: 102327

Accession Number: 1930.15

Necklace

Tortoiseshell necklace with alternating oval and square links with an oval locket suspended within a floral frame, contains a picture of an unidentified woman.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102328

Accession Number: 1940.578

Brooch

Oval resin, tortoiseshell colored brooch with an applied carved ring and tassel.

Date: c. 1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 102329

Accession Number: 1936.274a