Collections record Beta
Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Phi Betta Kappa Key
Object Number
1969-04-1
Description
Gold pin, geometric shape, face of pin has simple art noveau etched design. Etching highlighted with blue and gold enamel. Attached to bottom of pin by a gold ring is a key. Square shaped body with short tube extending from bottom. On body engraved "G.A. Hickox/L.P./December 5th, 1776" On back are the greek letters for Phi, Betta, and Kappa as well as a single hand point towards a cluster of stars in the left hand corner.
Comment
Key of George Augustus Hickox (1830-1903) He was the editor of the Litchfield Enquirer
Category
Date Made
1880
Dimensions
2" long
Materials
Social Tags (experimental)
