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Object Name
Mourning Pin
Object Number
1921-02-39
Description
Cut jet pieces mounted in gold loops around a triangular center beveled glass under which is a small braid of hair. Inscription on back "D/Deming/Ob. 4th/Dec. 1830 AE 71" The hair belonged to Mrs. Julius Deming (Dorothy Champion) 1759-1830. Matching pin to 1923-04-6b.
Category
Personal Artifacts
Date Made
1830
Dimensions
1 1/4" x 1 1/8"
Materials
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Mourning Pin