Who made Fred Harvey jewelry?

the Fred Harvey Company
“Fred Harvey era” jewelry is jewelry that was made by the Fred Harvey Company in the first half of the 20th century to sell to tourists coming to the Southwest on the railroads.

When was Fred Harvey jewelry made?

1900-1955
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.

When did the last Harvey House close?

The popular Harvey House Restaurant was closed down in 1955, the last to close on the Frisco line. On December 9, 1967, the last passenger train left the station.

What is Bell Trading Post?

Mildred’s maiden name was Bell, so the Michelsons chose the name Bell Trading Post for their business. The post was located along the new highway known as Route 66. Michelson hoped this spot would be a boon in establishing his business as a place where tourists could find locally made Native American jewelry.

What does Fred Harvey era mean?

When one refers to “Fred Harvey era” jewelry, one is generally speaking about this genre of lightweight and mass-produced jewelry that was made for sale to the Anglo tourist along the Santa Fe railroad lines, in hotels and retail shops run primarily by the Fred Harvey Company.

Does the Fred Harvey Company still exist?

The Fred Harvey legacy was continued in the family until the death of a grandson in 1965. Portions of the Fred Harvey Company have continued to operate since 1968 as part of a larger hospitality industry conglomerate, Amfac, Inc.

What is a Fred Harvey Girl?

Harvey Girls were hard-working waitresses who served meals at the Fred Harvey Hotels and restaurants along the Santa Fe Railroad. These young women waited tables in several Arizona hotels, including the Escalante in Ash Fork, La Posada in Winslow, El Tovar at the Grand Canyon and the Havasu in Seligman.

Is nickel a silver?

Nickel silver, a range of alloys of copper, nickel, and zinc which are silvery in appearance but contain no silver. Its composition varies from 7 to 30 percent nickel, the alloy most widely used being 18 percent nickel silver (18 percent nickel, 62 percent copper, 20 percent zinc).

When did Bell Trading Post close?

Bell Trading Post Inc, Albuquerque, NM (1932 -1969)

What is a Harvey Girl in the Old West?

The Harvey Girls Defined Hospitality in the Wild West of the 1880s. More specifically, they were young, single, intelligent women who were also of “good character,” and, presumably, had the sort of sense of adventure that propelled them to unknown territory in the 1880s to work as waitresses.

Who did Fred Harvey marry?

Barbara Sarah Mattas
In 1856 he married Barbara Sarah Mattas, with whom he would have a total of six children.

Is the Harvey Girls based on a true story?

Loew’s Inc. The Harvey Girls is a 1946 Technicolor American musical film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer based on the 1942 novel of the same name by Samuel Hopkins Adams, about Fred Harvey’s famous Harvey House waitresses.

What kind of jewelry does Fred Harvey wear?

Sterling Silver Zia Bird Pin BELL TRADING CO. Tiger Eye and Sterling Silver Fred Harvey Ring SOLD – BELL TRADING CO. Rope Twist Sterling Silver & Turquoise Fred Harvey Bracelet SOLD – BELL TRADING CO. Fred Harvey Bracelet SOLD – BELL TRADING CO.

How big is a Fred Harvey bracelet in grams?

An example of a Fred Harvey era bracelet. This bracelet weighs only 18.2 grams! Side view of the above Fred Harvey bracelet. Note the stamping which, a bit “touristy” in nature, would appeal to the general Anglo visitor and collector.

What did Fred Harvey do before he died?

Consequently, he dies well before the success of his Harvey House restaurants and other endevour. Most importantly, he advocates for Native American Indians to produce “Indian” looking jewelry.

What kind of Stones did Fred Harvey use?

In addition, this jewelry is widely machine manufactured and sometimes features a center stone. The stone is often turquoise, petrified wood, onyx, agate, “dragon’s breath” (actually glass), and even plastic. Wikipedia has a crash course to learn about Fred Harvey.