Collection Highlights
We mourn our country's loss
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.55
Medium:
Paper, linen backing
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Locket / pendant (mourning)
Object Number:
Z.2300.16
Date:
1850-1860
Medium:
Gold, other metal, glass, hair
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 1 x 2 1/4 in. ( 1.3 x 2.5 x 5.7 cm )
Marks:
applied: center obverse: "M"
Description:
Oval gold locket / pendant with ribbed stirrup bail; obverse has silver metal monogram "M" applied at the center; oculus inside shows lock of light brown or blonde hair.
Gallery Label:
This mourning locket / pendant was among the items found in a jewelry box which came from the Livingston family.
Credit Line:
Gift of Goodhue Livingston, 1951
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
