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Ring (finger) (Mourning ring)
1788-1788
Category
Jewelry
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Gold
- Hair (human)
- Pearls
- Ivory (elephant)
Museum Object Number
1967.0096
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1967.0096
Object Name
Ring (finger) (Mourning ring)
Category
Jewelry
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1788-1788
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Ring center, monument
Inscription: "A. C." and above "NIPT IN THE BUD."
Type: Inscription
Location: Ring band, interrior
Inscription: "A. C./8 Aug\t./ 1788/ Aged 14"
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Mourning imagery
Materials
- Gold
- Hair (human)
- Pearls
- Ivory (elephant)
Dimensions (inches)
0.75 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.91 (D)
Dimensions (oz)
0.165
Measurement Notes
Winterthur's SRAL used XRF to measure the gold alloy on September 19, 1988 according to request 2298-B: Copper 34.0% Silver 20.3% Gold 45.7%