[Copper pin consisting of two posts with engraving]
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Copper pin consisting of two posts and a chain extending to each post. Five small copper circles with engraving are attached to the chain. One states: "Mamie (and on opposite side) Cousin Fannie" Next: "Little Tommy To Mamie". The largest one in the center states: "Mamie". Next: "Aug. 27th 1890". Last one has initials that appear to be "ME" intertwined.
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George Ranch Historical Park
This 23,000-acre working ranch and living history museum are located in Fort Bend County. The land was originally settled in 1824 as part of the Austin Colony by Nancy and Henry Jones. The park's mission centers on preserving the history of the county and galvanizing the appreciation of cultural heritage.
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Description
Copper pin consisting of two posts and a chain extending to each post. Five small copper circles with engraving are attached to the chain. One states: "Mamie (and on opposite side) Cousin Fannie" Next: "Little Tommy To Mamie". The largest one in the center states: "Mamie". Next: "Aug. 27th 1890". Last one has initials that appear to be "ME" intertwined.
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George Ranch Museum Collection
This 23,000-acre working ranch and living history museum was originally settled in 1824 as part of the Austin Colony by Nancy and Henry Jones. Materials focus on the Jones and George families and the traditional Texas pursuits of cattle, cotton, and oil.