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Pendant, Fraternal

Object Name:
Pendant, Fraternal
Object ID:
1995.513.06
Place of Origin:
Hanover, NH
Date:
circa 1793
Description:
Fraternity key, Dartmouth Collge. Silver. Probably originally belonged to Samuel Bell (1770-1850). Later owned by Samuel Dana Bell (1798-1868) of Exeter, NH. Diamond shape. One side engraved "A / SB". Other side engraved "M / E [heart] [Greek letter phi] / 1783". Ring through hole in bottom point.
Material:
Metal
Silver
Dimensions:
H-3.175 W-2.159 D-0.05 cm Weight-1.5 gr
Provenance:
Medal of the Dartmouth College Social Friends. Found in the Samuel Dana Bell papers. Probably originally belonged to Samuel Bell (1770-1850), who graduated from Dartmouth College in 1793.
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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