Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1856-1857
Object Number:
1857.11
Medium:
Oak
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Mourning ring
Object Number:
INV.12374
Date:
ca. 1766
Medium:
Gold, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 3/4 in. ( 0.3 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
engraved: inside shank: "G.D. Obt. Feb. 10th .66 aged 81"
stamped: inside shank: "18k" in rectangle
Description:
Gold mourning ring; plain band decorated with 2 thin strips of black enamel and 3 rows of enamel dots and triangles; inscription inside shank.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Samuel V. Hoffman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
