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"Can anyone give a clue to this 'Curiosity'? It is a dark-green silk
ribbon eight inches by one and a half inches, the accompanying letters,
figures, and key being beautifully embroidered in silver thread. The
dots between the upper letters are small metal discs secured by a tiny
metal bead sewn on with yellow silk. The wards of the key are sewn in
black silk. The embroidery is backed with canvas and interlined with
seemingly soft paper. I found it some years ago in a parcel of doll's
finery given to my little daughter by a friend who could throw no light
upon it. This badge has been the cause of much guesswork, speculation,
and earnest inquiry and search."--Mrs. Anne W. Newton, Ballybeg,
Ballinglen, Rathdrum, Ireland.