College Seal Brooch

Scope and content:

1-Lady's 9k yellow gold enamel and gold inlay brooch. The Brooch has a gold inlayed temple with a sun over it. The sky is done in blue enamel and the grass is done in green enamel. The brooch is shaped like a shield with a series of gold loops around it. On the back is a pendant loop with a pin, joint and catch. The brooch is contained within a black felt drawstring bag measuring approximately 3.25in. (length). The brooch measures approximately 1.75in. and is in excellent condition. There are a few scratches on the blue enamel under the sun but above the temple. There is also a small, clear strip of residue on the green enamel right below the front of the temple. On the back, below the pin, joint and catch is a curved scratch. Bequest of Anne Dobie Peebles, transferred from the Office of the President by Michael J. Fox. UA 2014.106.01

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440
Parent restrictions:
This collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Parent terms of access:
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