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Object Name
Mourning Ring
Object Number
1950-01-78
Description
Mourning or friendship ring; adjustable gold band with a cartouche attached engraved and initialied "E T W". Both edges have a raised, crimped border between which is inserted a woven band of hair. Hair belonged to Elizabeth Whitney
Category
Personal Artifacts
Date Made
ca. 1853
Dimensions
diameter 3/4" x 3/16" wide
Materials
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Mourning Ring