Collection Highlights
An Address to the inhabitants of the British Settlements in America, upon slave-keeping
Date:
1773
Object Number:
LIB.Y1773.RushAddress
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch (mourning)
Object Number:
1941.749
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Gold, hair
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 3/8 in. ( 1.6 x 1 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on reverse: "WLM"
Description:
Rectangular gold mourning/memorial brooch; glass compartment containing woven hair; frame chased with abstract foliate design; reverse inscribed with monogram.
Gallery Label:
This mourning ring may be from the family of Mrs. William Morris (Mary Elizabeth Babcock, 1808-1851). She married William Lewis Morris on February 7, 1827.
Credit Line:
Gift of John Babcock Morris, Jr.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
