Gold plated and decorated scarf pin with fan and closed parasol, c. 1890s

Name/Title

Gold plated and decorated scarf pin with fan and closed parasol, c. 1890s

Entry/Object ID

1990.12.71

Description

Acc. No. 90.12.71 Subject Category: Fashion accessories, Jewelry Date or Period: C. 1890's Object: Pin, scarf Description: Gold plated scarf pin with central theme consisting of an opened fan accentuated with turquoise, diamond chips, & enameling, attached to a closed parasol. Appears to be American made. History of Object: Scarf pin that belonged to Maude, wife of Neil Macdonald. The Macdonald family were old-time residents of Alameda. Acquired from: Museum Acquisition Fund Date: 2-10-1990