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Pin, Membership

Object number2023.104.10

MediumBrass; Metal; Pearl

Credit LineGift of Presbyterian-University Hospital Alumnae Association

DescriptionGold metal and pearl membership pin. Two-part pin is connected by a brass link chain. Proper right part of pin are three layered Greek letters, from top to bottom: Lambda, Tau, Delta; the Lambda is encrusted with small white pearls; the Delta has dimpled surface; reverse has vertical locking pinback and engraved inscription. Proper left part of pin is gold metal letter encrusted with small white pearls; reverse has diagonal locking pinback.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 0.5 x 2.313 x 0.313 in. (1.3 x 5.9 x 0.8 cm)
InscriptionsProper right part of pin has three layered gold Greek letters, from top to bottom: Lambda, Tau, Delta.

Reverse of proper right part of pin has engraved text "MRS. PATRICIA / ZINSSER".

Proper left part of pin is in the shape of the letter "M".
MarksReverse of proper right part of pin has engraved text near bottom "LGB".
Historical NotesPin that belonged to Patricia J. Wonderling. Part of a collection related to nurses that worked for Presbyterian University Hospital. The institution was named Presbyterian Hospital from 1893-1961. It is now part of the UPMC health system.

Related institution Presbyterian University Hospital

Related institution Presbyterian Hospital

Previous owner Patricia Jean Wonderling

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