Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Newest Collar Was Sent to Her By a Fan

[demmiblue]

We spoke with Susan Hyman, the lawyer who gifted the statement necklace.



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But Town & Country has learned that there is actually another, sweeter meaning behind Ginsburg's choice of the metallic collar: it was a gift from a fan who views the Justice as a mentor and role model.

Lawyer (and fellow ACLU alum) Susan Hyman was inspired to send Justice Ginsberg the piece after seeing the recent documentary, RBG. The Los Angeles-based Hyman had paid homage to Ginsburg's trademark look for the screening of the movie, wearing a piece of jewelry from Stella and Dot, the brand she works for part-time. "I wore the necklace in tribute to RBG because it reminded me of some of the 'dissent collars' she has worn," Hyman explained.

After the credits began to roll, she felt inspired to take her tribute one step further; she decided to send Ginsburg the limited-edition Silver Pegasus necklace "in appreciation for her pioneering life’s work to advance women’s equality. I wrote that I hoped she would wear it with pride and joy."

The necklace, Hyman says, "reminds me of something a warrior princess like Wonder Woman would wear as armor into battle. It projects strength, confidence, and fearlessness."

Hyman didn't expect a response ("I really sent it in a leap of faith," she said), but Ginsburg didn't leave her hanging. Hyman soon received "a lovely hand written note from RBG on her official stationery. She warmly offered 'a thousand thanks' and expressed delight at her 'surprise package.' She described the necklace as 'exquisite' and promised to wear it on or off the bench."



https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/politics/a25461276/ruth-bader-ginsburg-new-collar-necklace-sent-by-a-fan/

[Demovictory9]

1. Kick

[a kennedy]

2. OMGOSH......it's awesome, like chain mail that warriors wore during

Medieval times.........so awesome. Love her thank you note. Love her.

[Xipe Totec]

6. That piece of armor is called a gorget.

A gorget /ˈɡɔːrdʒɪt/, from the French gorge meaning throat, was originally a band of linen wrapped around a woman's neck and head in the medieval period, or the lower part of a simple chaperon hood. The term subsequently described a steel or leather collar designed to protect the throat, a set of pieces of plate armour, or a single piece of plate armour hanging from the neck and covering the throat and chest. Later, particularly from the 18th century onwards, the gorget became primarily ornamental, serving only as a symbolic accessory on military uniforms, a use which has survived to the modern day in some armies.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorget

[a kennedy]

7. Thanks....

[DarthDem]

3. Awesome

Love RBG. Charming note.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

4. It's gorgeous, I want one!

It's perfect for RGB, not so much for me, but I want it anyhow.

[littlemissmartypants]

5. Wow.

Warrior princess indeed! Long live the Notorious RBG!

[Moebym]

8. She's not just intelligent, hard-working and badass

But kind and gracious as well. Just an all-around quality human being.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

9. frame that letter with osage orange

A letter from a lady that tough deserves a tough frame. Osage orange (hedge apple, 'bodock') is about as tough as it gets. A lot was planted across the country during FDR's administration. If you don't work it green, you don't work it. Put a rock on a hedge apple fence post; when the rock wears out, it's time to replace the post.

She's our warrior. Thank you, Justice Ginsburg.

[iluvtennis]

10. Wow, very very nice. So lad that many love Notorious RBG.

[SunSeeker]

11. K & R

[Honeycombe8]

12. Beautiful necklace. Warrior like. RGB - how cool is SHE to send that note in appreciation! nt

[dlk]

13. Perfect!

[FakeNoose]

14. It looks awesome and it suits her well

[oberliner]

15. Really nice of her to respond with a personal note

[kacekwl]

16. Can you manage having a

Hand written note from the Chamber of RGB. Awesome.