Pendant made from gold nugget, a souvenir of the gold rush of 1849

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Pendant made from gold nugget, a souvenir of the gold rush of 1849

Entry/Object ID

526

Description

Pendant made from gold nugget, a souvenir of the gold rush of 1849. Has "H" on one side and "1849 on the other. Hangs on gold chain.

Context

Was made from a nugget collected by Benjamin Hoffman, while in California as part of the Charlestown Mining Co. in 1849.

Acquisition

Accession

118

Source or Donor

Waters, Margaret Hoffman

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

NB: No Deed of Gift on record for this donor as of 2/6/14

Made/Created

Date made

1849

Material

Metal