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Object Name
Mourning Brooch
Object Number
1921-03-6
Description
Brooch with gold back and pin, front octagonal with enamel, black band next to gold border, octangonal crystal in gold rim enclosed lovers knot of hair, brown. Engraved on back "J.M.C." Hair of Mrs. William Curtis Noyes (Julia F. Tallmadge).
Comment
The engraved "J.M.C." might stand from Judson Canfield, Julia's grandfather.
Category
Personal Artifacts
Date Made
1830-1840
Dimensions
1 1/4" x 1"
Materials
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Mourning Brooch