Collection Highlights
Builder's Model of the U.S.S. "Monitor"
1862
1862.9
Wood, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch (mourning)
Object name
Brooch (mourning)
Date
ca.1795
Medium
Gold, enamel, hair
Dimensions
Overall: 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description
Oval mourning brooch; glass compartment containing woven hair, overlaid with gold initials JBS; framed with 2 rings of black enamel and 1 ring of white enamel decorated with gold lozenges; gold beading around edge; inscription engraved on reverse; pin attachment.
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Elizabeth Harison and Mr. William Harison
Object Number
1941.299
Marks
engraved: on reverse: "John B. / Schuyler / Obt. Augt. 19 / 1795 / AE 30 Ys."
Gallery Label
This mourning brooch commemorates John Bradstreet Schuyler (1765-1795). He was married to Elizabeth Van Rensselaer. His father, Major General Philip Schuyler, started a lumber business in Saratoga and upon John's death, he was able to leave a large estate there to his only son Philip (1788-1865).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
