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- Mourning Ring, 1769 -
- 1769
- Collections - Artifact
Mourning Ring, 1769
- Mourning Ring, circa 1790 - 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 ivory set into brooches, pendants, or other jewelry, like this ring. These featured shapes derived from classical design, symbols such as urns and weeping women dressed as ancient Romans.
- circa 1790
- Collections - Artifact
Mourning Ring, circa 1790
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 ivory set into brooches, pendants, or other jewelry, like this ring. These featured shapes derived from classical design, symbols such as urns and weeping women dressed as ancient Romans.
- Century of Progress International Exposition Souvenir Ring, 1934 - Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as jewelry, to serve as tangible reminders of time spent at the exposition.
- 1934
- Collections - Artifact
Century of Progress International Exposition Souvenir Ring, 1934
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as jewelry, to serve as tangible reminders of time spent at the exposition.
- Pro Football Hall of Fame Ring Belonging to Detroit Lions Tight End, Charlie Sanders, 2007 - Born in North Carolina, Detroit Lions' Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Charlie Sanders (1946-2015) left the racially charged South to play at Minnesota. Drafted by the Lions in 1968, Sanders was uncertain about coming to a city then in racial turmoil. He came and never left. Sanders's community service and his work within the Lions franchise matched his on-field abilities.
- 2007
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Ring Belonging to Detroit Lions Tight End, Charlie Sanders, 2007
Born in North Carolina, Detroit Lions' Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Charlie Sanders (1946-2015) left the racially charged South to play at Minnesota. Drafted by the Lions in 1968, Sanders was uncertain about coming to a city then in racial turmoil. He came and never left. Sanders's community service and his work within the Lions franchise matched his on-field abilities.
- Horseshoe Nail Ring Made at Greenfield Village, circa 1968 - Visitors to Greenfield Village during the 1960s could buy souvenirs, like this nail ring. This trinket, based on an article from an earlier time period, reminded our guests about the country's history, their visit, and the good times had here.
- circa 1968
- Collections - Artifact
Horseshoe Nail Ring Made at Greenfield Village, circa 1968
Visitors to Greenfield Village during the 1960s could buy souvenirs, like this nail ring. This trinket, based on an article from an earlier time period, reminded our guests about the country's history, their visit, and the good times had here.
- Mourning Ring for Mary Clagett, 1807 -
- March 13, 1807
- Collections - Artifact
Mourning Ring for Mary Clagett, 1807
- Mourning Ring, 1716 -
- April 20, 1716
- Collections - Artifact
Mourning Ring, 1716
- Mourning Ring for Elizabeth Baker, 1788 - 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 ivory set into brooches, pendants, or other jewelry, like this ring. These featured shapes derived from classical design, symbols such as urns and weeping women dressed as ancient Romans.
- April 21, 1788
- Collections - Artifact
Mourning Ring for Elizabeth Baker, 1788
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 ivory set into brooches, pendants, or other jewelry, like this ring. These featured shapes derived from classical design, symbols such as urns and weeping women dressed as ancient Romans.
- Commemorative Ring, Awarded to Lyn St. James for Placing in the Starting Grid of the Indianapolis 500, 1992 - Lyn St. James earned this ring by qualifying for the 1992 Indianapolis 500. She qualified with a speed of 220.15 mph, which put her on the outside position in the ninth row of the starting grid. St. James finished the race in 11th place and won Rookie of the Year honors -- the first female driver to earn that prize.
- 1992
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Commemorative Ring, Awarded to Lyn St. James for Placing in the Starting Grid of the Indianapolis 500, 1992
Lyn St. James earned this ring by qualifying for the 1992 Indianapolis 500. She qualified with a speed of 220.15 mph, which put her on the outside position in the ninth row of the starting grid. St. James finished the race in 11th place and won Rookie of the Year honors -- the first female driver to earn that prize.