Collection Highlights
Salver
1772-1773
1928.24
Silver
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch (mourning)
Object name
Brooch (mourning)
Date
1800-1830
Medium
Gold, hair
Dimensions
Overall: 5/8 x 3/8 in. ( 1.6 x 1 cm )
Description
Rectangular gold mourning/memorial brooch; glass compartment containing woven hair; frame chased with abstract foliate design; reverse inscribed with monogram.
Credit Line
Gift of John Babcock Morris, Jr.
Object Number
1941.749
Marks
engraved: on reverse: "WLM"
Gallery Label
This mourning ring may be from the family of Mrs. William Morris (Mary Elizabeth Babcock, 1808-1851). She married William Lewis Morris on February 7, 1827.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
