Collection Highlights
Dish: footed compote with cover
Date:
1825-1845
Object Number:
1936.693ab
Medium:
Glass
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch (mourning)
Object Number:
1947.466
Date:
1788
Medium:
Gold, hair, ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 1 x 3/8 in. ( 4.8 x 2.5 x 1 cm )
Marks:
painted: on obverse plaque: "JR"
painted: on reverse plaque: " EC / 1788"
Description:
Oval mourning / memorial brooch; clear glass compartment on obverse contains woven hair overlaid with thin gold laurel wreath design and ivory plaque with intertwined initials; reverse comprises similar design with beading around the ivory plaque instead of laurel wreath; beading frames entire brooch; pin attachment.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession notes, this brooch is said to contain the hair of John Ramage and his wife, Catherine Collins.
Credit Line:
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
