Gold charm, circa 1865

charm

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES - ADORNMENT
Circa 1865
1 x 3/4 x 1/8 in.

Gold charm in shape of cap with squared visor and rope braid over brim; name on front of cap: "ALCYONE"; on flat top of cap in center is etched line figure of man (facing left) in shell; charm loop on back of cap. Belonged to William Henry Harrison Beebe (b. 1840) who belonged to Alcyone Rowing Club, probably in 1860's; he was grandson of Captain Silas Beebe who built Beebe homestead, Mystic, CT.


1973.195

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