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Rare Circa 1900 Nurses Associated Alumnae (ANA Predecessor) Member Lapel Pin
Rare Circa 1900 Nurses Associated Alumnae (ANA Predecessor) Member Lapel Pin

Rare Circa 1900 Nurses Associated Alumnae (ANA Predecessor) Member Lapel Pin

$ 113.52

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Modified Item: No
  • Featured Refinements: Nursing Pin
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The pin has only very light wear with tarnish to the reverse only.

    Description

    ARTIFACT: This is a rare circa 1900 member lapel pin for the Nurses Associated Alumnae. The name of the group changed to the American Nurses Association in 1911. The gold-filled pin is enameled in various colors around its border and has a red cross within a white triangle at its center. The reverse of the pin has a Providence, Rhode Island maker mark.
    VINTAGE: Circa 1900.
    SIZE: Approximately 5/8" in diameter.
    MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gold filled, enamel.
    ATTACHMENT: Horizontal pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.
    MARKINGS: STANDARD EMB. CO. PROV. R.I. FILLED.
    ITEM NOTES: This is from an early nursing pin collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJX14 LAGEX7/14
    CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The pin has only very light wear with tarnish to the reverse only.
    GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.