Gold ring with black circular gems surrounding a clear rectangular glass window with a lock of braided hair behind it. Engraving on inside. The ring belonged to Abigail G. Twycross and contained the hair of Joseph Lee Twycross, her brother.
Made/Created
Artist
American, unknown
Date made
1832
Time Period
early 19th century
Place
City
Dresden
State/Province
Maine
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Notes
The hair of Joseph Lee Twycross is in this ring, he died in 1832 so the ring was likely made shortly thereafter.