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Description

Oval-shaped mourning brooch featuring an image of a woman by a tombstone with heart shapes on its top. Engraved with the initials "M.L." on the verso. The back opens to reveal a sample of hair and the initials "H.M." on glass covering the hair.

Creator

Date

circa 19th century

Materials

Ivory, gold, metal

Dimensions

1.75 H x 1.25 W inches

Object ID

1978.10.9

Resource ID

12034

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Berkley Bowie Evans

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

This digital image is made available here for private study, scholarship, and research. Commercial and other uses are prohibited without the permission of the Maryland Center for History and Culture. For more information, visit the MCHC’s Reproductions and Permissions web page.