Collection Highlights
Mrs. Pierre Toussaint (ca. 1786-1851)
Date:
ca. 1825
Object Number:
1920.5
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ring and cuff button set
Object Number:
1948.18a-c
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Gold, chalcedony
Dimensions:
overall (each button): 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 1.9 cm )
overall (ring): 3/4 x 3/4 x 1 in. ( 1.9 x 1.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Gold and agate ring and cuff button set; ring has vertical oval setting with plain bezel and band; cuff buttons have circular settings and frames, circular shanks on reverse.
Gallery Label:
This ring and cuff button set belonged to Dr. Moreau Morris of New York City. According to the accession record, the stones are from Plymouth Rock.
Credit Line:
Gift of William Millerd Morgan
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
