1. Material:
  2. metal (543)

Eagle pin

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown place made
Origin Date:
Unknown
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 2 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0687a-b
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

a) Circular gold pin features an eagle that covers the entire front surface. The eagle is depicted in low relief with semi-folded wings and grasping three arrows in its proper right talon and an olive branch in its proper left talon. The pin has a raised circular frame. The back features a safety pin mechanism for pinning. b) Pin box features a purple velvet covering with hinges and a push tab opening mechanism. The hinges and push tab are silver. When opened, the back interior is lined with purple satin white the bottom is covered with purple velvet. The back interior has gold print that reads "Established (indecipherable) C.J. Dunbar & Co. Jewelers Princeton, Ills.". Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum