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Basic Information | | Accession Number: | 1928M291 |
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| Collection: | Applied Art – Jewellery |
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| Date: | 1750 – 1800 |
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Notes | Mourning or memento mori rings were often bequeathed in wills to close friends and family to be worn at the funeral and as a reminder to the wearer of the departed.This memorial ring has some plaited hair set underneath a glass shroud. | | Bequeathed by Mrs Christina Feeney, 1928. |
Further Information | | Production Period: | 18th Century |
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| School/Style: | Mourning Jewellery |
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| Medium: | Gold, set with pearls and hairwork. |
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| Material(s): | Human hair |
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| Place of Origin: | England |
Dimensions | | Width: | 22 mm |
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| Diameter: | 17 mm |
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