Mourning brooch, probably America, 1835-40

Object/Artifact

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Portsmouth Historical Society

Name/Title

Mourning brooch, probably America, 1835-40

Entry/Object ID

485

Description

Rectangular brooch with wavy, floral gold frame, with interior bands of enamel and gold framing a glass-enclosed compartment housing hair; pin clasp on the back; back engraved " L N Dockum." Brooch portrayed in Harriet Dockum Pike portrait (no. 484).

Collection

Portsmouth Historical Society Curatorial Collection

Acquisition

Accession

485

Source or Donor

Jones, Serena

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Serena Jones

Made/Created

Date made

1835 - 1840

Notes

Date: ca 1835-40

Dimensions

Width

2 in

Length

1-5/8 in

Material

Precious metals, Glass, Gold, Enamel, Hair