VTG Navajo Fred Harvey Era Turquoise Brooch ~ Arrow Thunderbird Teepee Arrow

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Adorable vintage Fred Harvey era tourist jewelry ~ turn of the century souvenir for tourists on railroads? or possibly later on Rt.66 ~ brass?? metal rings with small tokens that represent the southwest: thunderbird, teepee, horse, arrow with traditional Native American Stamp work & one small robin's egg blue turquoise centered.
Either it is turquoise or collectible old Hubbell glass stones.  Almost 2 1/2' x 1 1/2".
Excellent vintage condition ~ original patina ~ ageless collectible
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"Surprising to many, the Fred Harvey Company’s jewelry was often not “Indian handmade,” but produced at scale by machines and designed with iconography that was attractive to tourists. While the Fred Harvey Corporation dictated the symbols to use in their line, these trends, in turn, influenced Native American artisans to produce their own handmade jewelry using those simple, repetitive motifs. These unique pieces were made between 1900-1955, and are heavily sought after today.
Today, jewelry referred to as Fred Harvey era jewelry or railroad jewelry includes both pieces made by hand by Native artisans and machine-made jewelry. Whichever you prefer, each design represents a true piece of history of the American Southwest."
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