Charm
Object number2014.40.1
Date1940
MediumGold; diamond
Credit LineGift of Benita Morris.
DescriptionGold Star of David charm with diamond in the center.Dimensions1.25 x 0.875 x 1.375 in. (3.2 x 2.2 x 3.5 cm)InscriptionsEngraved around diamond: "LADIES FREE LOAN / ASSN."
"E.S. - 1940".
Historical NotesPin from the Ladies Free Loan Society, c. 1940. The donor's mother, Clara Spiegle was the president of the society for ten years. Not much is known about this organization other than frequent mentions in the Jewish Criterion of meetings. They might have provided their own loans or raised money for the Hebrew Free Loan Association
Related institution
Ladies Free Loan Association
Terms
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