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  • Watch Chain, about 1900

    Watch Chain, about 1900

    The watch chain and good luck charm appear to be from circa 1900.The attached fob/plaque engraved "J.W.D. 1823" does not appear to be that early but may well be circa 1860, perhaps a fortieth or fiftieth birthday present to J.W.D. The plaque was likely added to the chain many years after it was initially presented.Such chains also included a watch, of course, which rested in the waistcoat pocket.It is unknown what White Brothers and Company of Boston manufactured."Willow Calf" may refer to calf …

  • Women's white leather oxfords from the turn of the century

    Women's white leather oxfords from the turn of the century

    A pair of woman's white leather oxfords with a French Louis heel, silk laces, and a perforated design on the toe. These shoes belonged to the late Miss M. Agnes Burton.

  • Women's pink satin slippers from the turn of the century

    Women's pink satin slippers from the turn of the century

    A pair of woman's pink satin slippers with a button strap across the instep. The shoes have a pointed toe decorated with hand-painted blue forget-me-nots, and are lined with white kid. They also have a curved heel that is one and three quarter inches high. Labeled: Marshall Field & Co., Chicago.