Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, American, founded 1896
Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954
Owned by
Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954
Date
1900
Medium
metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 1 1/2 × 1 5/16 × 3/16 in. (3.8 × 3.3 × 0.4 cm)
Description
Pin award for Mary Church Terrell from the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs (NACWC). The rose gold metal has [Past President] engraved on a small banner. There is a plaque attached by chains which reads [Service Award / 1896-1900 / Mary Church Terrell / NACW]. The plaque has a wreath and bow border design. The pin is adhered to the reverse of the banner.
Place collected
Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Mary Church Terrell Family Archive
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Movement
Women's Club Movement
Type
pins (jewelry)
Topic
Activism
Associations and institutions
Social reform
Women
Women's organizations
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ray and Jean Langston in memory of Mary Church and Robert Terrell
Object number
A2017.13.1.43
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59f5dc8f5-15c6-4c05-99f5-0c91b1c79344

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