Jewelry
England or United States, United Kingdom or United States, Europe or North America
1792
Gilt copper; Glass; Ivory (elephant); Watercolor; Hair (human)
Painted, Hair work
2011.0043.001
Object Number2011.0043.001 |
Brooch (Mourning brooch or pin)
Jewelry
Gift of Sarah Gest Bauer in memory of her parents Donald A. Gest and Nancy Johnson Gest
England or United States, United Kingdom or United States, Europe or North America
This brooch was likely made in England and personalized by an American jeweler who engraved the memorial dedication on the verso. [Ann Wagner, 2011]
1792
1. Inscription; Verso; "Geo. Cook A / Ob 20 Oct / 1792 / AEt 79" engraved in script
2. Inscription; Brooch, ivory border; "THERE II IS BUT II A II STEP II II BETWEEN II ME II AND II DEATH II" in paint or ink; vertical bars between words are individual hairs.
Mourning imagery
Gilt copper; Glass; Ivory (elephant); Watercolor; Hair (human)
Painted, Hair work
1.4 (H) , 0.8 (W) , 0.2 (D)
3.5 (H) , 2.1 (W) , 0.5 (D)
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