Pin, Award

Object number2012.7.41 a,b

Manufacturer Standard Emblem Jewelers (founded 1887)

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumEnamel/Paper/Metal/Ink

Credit LineGift of Nancy Page

DescriptionFifteen-year service award pin mounted on paper card with maker information.Dimensions0.5 x 2 in. (1.3 x 5.1 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
The center circle has the text "Fisher Scientific" and the number "15" in gold colored enamel.
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(b)
Blue text reads, "Standard Emblem Jewelers / 245 Fourth Avenue / Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania / Manufacturing Jewelers and Engravers".
Historical NotesDonor Nancy Page’s cousin, Betty Kerkhan, worked for Fisher-Scientific. After Kerkhan passed the donor received many of her personal belongings and items related to her career at Fisher. This is a service award for 15 years of employment with Fisher Scientific.

Previous owner Betty Kerkhan

Related institution Fisher Scientific Company (founded 1925)

Previous owner Nancy Page

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