Mourning brooch, probably America, 1835-40

Jewelry

Portsmouth Historical Society

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

1985.01.02

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).

Acquisition

Accession

1985.01

Source or Donor

Clough, Leslie W.

Credit Line

Gift of Leslie Clough

Made/Created

Date made

1835 - 1840

Dimensions

Width

2 in

Length

1-5/8 in

Material

Precious metals, Glass, Gold, Enamel, Hair