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Armchair
1785-1789
1916.7
Mahogany; pine, poplar
Related Person: George Washington

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Clasp fastener

Clasp fastener
Object name 
Clasp fastener
Date 
1830-1835
Related People 
Original Owner: Mary H. Ogden
Medium 
Gold
Dimensions 
Overall: 1/8 x 5/8 x 3/8 in. ( 0.3 x 1.6 x 1 cm )
Description 
Rectangular gold clasp fastener in two pieces, one slides into the other, monogram on obverse, each side has three perforations for attachment to article of jewelry.
Credit Line 
Gift of Miss Ella Juliette Sherwood
Object Number 
1936.596ab
Marks 
engraved: across obverse: "MHO"
Gallery Label 
This clasp belonged to the donor's mother, Mary Haines Ogden (1817-1879), and Jane Lewes (Cochran) Ogden, who married John Mead Sherwood in 1840.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.