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Silver and gold ring with shaped shoulders with abstract floral decoration, center set with small stone, possibly a diamond.
This ring (inscribed EH to MB 1786) marked the marriage of Eleazer Homer to Mary Bartlett on November 12, 1786, the donor's maternal great-grandparents.
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Ring
"Mementos: Jewelry of Life and Love from Historic New England": Eleazer Homer wed Mary Bartlett with this ring in 1786. Mary and Eleazer had fourteen children, four of whom followed him into the family merchant business.
"J (or E) H to M B" (Engraved)
919
Unknown
1/8 (W) (inches)
Gift of Laura Norcross Marrs
1922.466
Title Hair ring Accession Number 1922.463
Title Engagement ring Accession Number 1922.464
Title Engagement ring Accession Number 1922.465
Title Engagement ring Accession Number 1922.465
Title Belt buckle Accession Number 1922.468
Title Brooch Accession Number 1922.772
Title Brooch Accession Number 1922.773
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