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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Mourning Brooch
Object Number
2018-52-5
Description
Oval mourning brooch made for Frederick Deming (1787-1860). Loosely braided grey hair under glass at center, surrounded by a row of small pearls in gold setting. Outer border of black enamel. Brooch set on gold backing with pin and catch. Engraved on reverse, "My Father/Died Sep 13th 1860/Aged 72 yrs 11 mo."
Provenance
Donated by a descendant of the Deming family of Litchfield.
Category
Date Made
c.1860
Dimensions
Overall height 1.125", width 1.5"
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