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    Title

  • Four small metal objects from the Neuburger-Hessberg Family Collection

  • Physical Description

    4 objects : sterling silver, copper, brass, fabric ; variable measurements

  • Date

    late 19th century - early 20th century

  • Summary

    2018.13a: Multiuse clip that features two small pocket knives and a pocket clip. The top features a blue enamel design with a freemasonry symbol (a compass and ruler with a letter G).

    2018.13b: A red ribbon with blue strips sewn onto a brass clip. The clip is rectangular and has an insignia (possibly initials) with a crown. This might be part of a ribbon bar from military use.

    2018.13c: A small round copper tag. On one side is a crown encircled by a wreath. On the other side is text: "Fuer treue Dienste in der Reserve und Landwehr".

    2018.13d: A sterling silver pin. The name Corrinne Hessberg is etched in a bar decorated with a heraldic sheild. Two short chains connect the bar to a roundel: the roundel is encircled by a wreath and features a lamp and books in the center. Text on the medal: "Merit - Sabbath School Temple Beth El"

  • Subject

    Brooches

  • Medium

    Accessories; Jewelry; Medals; Objects

  • Part Of

    Neuburger-Hessberg Family Collection, 1879–1981 ;, AR 25664

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Biographical/Historical Information

Corinne Hessberg, was born on September 7, 1891 to Ferdinand Hessberg and Hattie Hessberg, née Wallenstein. She may have been born in New York City. Corinne married Erwin Neuburger in 1913.

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Citation

Four small metal objects from the Neuburger-Hessberg Family Collection, Leo Baeck Institute, 2018.13a-d.