Charm
Object number2011.27.3
Mediummetal; plastic
Credit LineGift of Robert Savino
DescriptionGold metal circular necklace charm, with decorative twisted border. Embossed colored image of San Donato (Caucasian male) in a red and beige mitre, matching robe, holding crozier in proper left hand.Dimensions0.875 in., 0.125 in. (2.2 cm, 0.3 cm)Historical NotesNecklace charm of San Donato related to the San Donato Mutual Beneficial Association of Altoona, Pennsylvania. This mutual aid society was organized and incorporated in 1908, by Italian immigrants from the town of Ripacandida in the region of Basilicata, which is a small farming community. Named in honor of their patron saint of their hometown in Italy, the San Donato Mutual Beneficial Association was created to provide its members some assistance when illness or death of a member occurred and to provide a gathering place for its members.
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San Donato Mutual Beneficial Association
(founded 1908)
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