Gold scarf pin associated with Keir Hardie

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This gold scarf pin belonged to the family of Keir Hardie (1856-1915).

The pin is set with a tear-shaped red stone at the head.

James Keir Hardie was a key founder of the labour movement. He was elected as the Independent Labour Member of Parliament for South West Ham in 1892 and later became chairman of the Independent Labour Party.

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• Online ID: 000-100-002-937-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NI 65
• Date: 19th or early 20th century
  
• Material: Gold; stone, red; diamond; silver inlay
  Scarf pin
  
• Dimensions: 81 mm L
  
• What: Scarf pin
  
• Subject: Jewellery (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: J. Keir Hardie, M.P. (Probable owner)
  
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• Description: Scarf pin of gold set with a tear-shaped red stone at the head, said to be associated with J. Keir Hardie and his family
  
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