Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Badge |
Catalog Number |
0985.07.00079 |
Date |
1870 |
Description |
The gold square badge has a swag motif edging studded with simulated gemstones. The center shows a hand holding a heart encircled by a wreath upon which is written, "Les Soeurs Fideles." The cuff of the hand has a three-beaded ornament. "Jefferson Davis - From the Philomathean Society, W. F. College 1870" is engraved on the reverse side of the badge. A simple catch clasp is on the reverse of the badge. |
Dimensions |
H-1 W-1.125 inches |
Owned |
Jefferson Davis; Varina Anne Davis (Winnie) |
Provenance |
This gold badge from Georgia was given by the Philomathean Society, believed from Wesleyan Female College in Macon, Georgia, in 1870, to Jefferson Davis. Later worn by Winnie Davis. |
People |
Davis, Varina Anne (Winnie) Davis, Jefferson |
Subjects |
gifts Societies Fathers & children Girls Fathers Daughters |