An object slight in stature but mighty in meaning has Colonial Williamsburg historians excited. Jokingly referred to as “boy bling” by Metals Curator Janine Skerry, this small watch seal is as exquisite as it is rare.
It’s a wonder on its own, but it becomes more remarkable still when we learn the name of its owner: George Washington. A small symbol of wealth and prestige, the great man would have worn this trinket as a display of his stature and success.
This week on the podcast, learn all about this singular heirloom and the path it has taken through time.
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