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On Display: House - Seventh Floor Hall - South End
Ring (finger) (Mourning ring)
1825-1825
Description
A mourning ring dated 1825 memorializing John Lindal Borland. The flat circular band of this ring has milled outer edges and a band of plaited gray hair. A rectangular plate of the band is engraved with the initials “JLB.”
Category
Jewelry
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Hair
Museum Object Number
1972.0074
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. George L. Batchelder
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Complete Details
Object Number
1972.0074
Object Name
Ring (finger) (Mourning ring)
Category
Jewelry
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1825-1825
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Band, exterior, on plate
Inscription: "JLB" in script capitals, engraved
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Hair
Dimensions (inches)
0.75 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.91 (D)
Dimensions (oz)
0.069
Measurement Notes
Winterthur's SRAL used XRF to measure the gold alloy on September 19, 1988 according to request 2298-B: Copper 40.2% Silver 22.9% Gold 36.9%