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Bracelet, Charm

Object number2012.7.38 a,b

Manufacturer Robbins Company

OriginAttleboro, MA

MediumMetal/Plastic/Velvet/Enamel

Credit LineGift of Nancy Page

DescriptionGold-colored women's bracelet with disk shaped charm. The bracelet has a c-clasp and interlocking gold colored links. The charm is gold colored, with a rasied design the logo of Fisher Scientific layered over a white field with years of service on it. Bracelet is housed in plastic case. The lid is clear and the base is black plastic. The box is hinged at the back. The interior is lined with red velvet. A small white and gray pillow is enclosed that has embossed maker information.Dimensions1.25 x 7 in. (3.2 x 17.8 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
The charm has a rasied design of an "F" surrounded by circles (the logo of Fisher Scientific) layered over a white field with "35" on it.

(b)
The lid has a rectangular white label that reads "Betty Kerkhan".
Marks(b)
Embossed on the pillow is a lower case "r" with "Robbins / Attleboro" beneath.
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 35 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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