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Object Name
Locket
Object Number
1922-02-6
Description
Wooden locket or container. Carved in the shape of an acorn. Top of acrorn hinged to swing from side to side to reveal opening. Beaded border around outside of acorn. Oak leaf at top with wooden ring.
Comment
Given by maker to her daughter, Julia Cheney (Mrs. Charles J. Gibbons) who in turn gave the loacket to Mrs. E.G. Van Auken
Category
Personal Artifacts
Maker
Date Made
mid 19th century
Dimensions
2 1/2" x 1 1/2"
Materials
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