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Pin Identification Needed
Started this discussion. Last reply by Granny Wickers May 17, 2012. 13 Replies 1 Like
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Rich Edwards replied to Rich Edwards's discussion Pin Identification Needed"
Someone asked to see the pin back. Also a clearer image of the front.
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Graceful Antiques replied to Rich Edwards's discussion Pin Identification Needed"And the address seem to have been done separately from the name which was then engraved which makes me feel they were produced in number then engraved for the name.
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My comment was more in the way of possibly a need in the area to…"
Rich Edwards replied to Rich Edwards's discussion Pin Identification Needed"The Blue children were not orphaned. Great idea about contacting the historical society! I have written to MOHAI there and sent them the photo.
I begin to think now it may be some sort of trolley or school bus token affixed to the child to help get…"
Graceful Antiques replied to Rich Edwards's discussion Pin Identification Needed"Just an out there thought but there was an orphanage around that time in Seattle.
Something may pop up in the coming days. I am curious myself now. "
Rich Edwards replied to Rich Edwards's discussion Pin Identification Needed"We think it was for a family with the last name Blue who had 5 children. But the addresses we have for them in Seattle are not near Poplar Street. It just seems so odd that I cannot find any other examples. Seems unlikely to have been specially made…"
Graceful Antiques replied to Rich Edwards's discussion Pin Identification Needed"I wonder if it means Baby Boy. I think after seeing these it probably is a baby pin.
I love, love genealogy. "
ElsiesAttic ~ CEO replied to Rich Edwards's discussion Pin Identification Needed"I think the idea of it being some form of ID back in the day is pretty solid. I found this and if you scroll down a little you will see other baby pins but none with addresses.
VICTORIAN "Baby" pin in gold tone with blue…"
Rich Edwards replied to Rich Edwards's discussion Pin Identification Needed"The pin is Here is the pin with a ruler for size. I am the family genealogist.
It says "Baby Blue".
The cousin who has the pin did not send me a photo of the back but says "a swivel stick pin with a clasp (which is…"
Graceful Antiques replied to Rich Edwards's discussion Pin Identification Needed"I was thinking possibly a luggage item also. With address in case it got lost? "
Graceful Antiques replied to Rich Edwards's discussion Pin"Interesting and I am answering solely as someone that love genealogy and not as a dealer.
Try tracking the person by name on a search enging with this address. Sometimes names can be found with information about the person.
I love to…"
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This is a pin our family has. We think it is from one of our relatives born about 1891 in Seattle, Washington but we are not entirely sure. We cannot seem to find anything like it. It has a pin back like it's intended to pin on clothing. Does anyone have any idea what it is? Or what period it belongs to?See More
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