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- Hairwork Earrings, 1840-1860 -
- 1840-1860
- Collections - Artifact
Hairwork Earrings, 1840-1860
- Brooch, circa 1855 -
- circa 1855
- Collections - Artifact
Brooch, circa 1855
- Cross Pendant, circa 1860 - Before the 20th century, death came early and often. One way people coped was to wear jewelry as memorials to their loved ones. Forms and styles of mourning jewelry changed with the times. In the mid-19th century, mourning jewelry composed of entirely of the deceased hair became popular. This brooch, made of hair, was woven into the shape of a cross and supported with gold mounts.
- circa 1860
- Collections - Artifact
Cross Pendant, circa 1860
Before the 20th century, death came early and often. One way people coped was to wear jewelry as memorials to their loved ones. Forms and styles of mourning jewelry changed with the times. In the mid-19th century, mourning jewelry composed of entirely of the deceased hair became popular. This brooch, made of hair, was woven into the shape of a cross and supported with gold mounts.
- Watch Chain, circa 1860 -
- circa 1860
- Collections - Artifact
Watch Chain, circa 1860
- Mourning Pendant for the Potts Family, 1797 - Before the 20th century, death came early and often. One way people coped was to wear jewelry as memorials to their loved ones. Over the centuries, mourning jewelry followed the prevailing fashions. Shortly after independence, Americans favored illuminated, miniature brooches and pendants painted on ivory. These featured shapes derived from classical design, symbols such as urns and weeping women dressed as ancient Romans.
- 1779-1797
- Collections - Artifact
Mourning Pendant for the Potts Family, 1797
Before the 20th century, death came early and often. One way people coped was to wear jewelry as memorials to their loved ones. Over the centuries, mourning jewelry followed the prevailing fashions. Shortly after independence, Americans favored illuminated, miniature brooches and pendants painted on ivory. These featured shapes derived from classical design, symbols such as urns and weeping women dressed as ancient Romans.