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Locket

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1850-1870

GUSN

GUSN-102256

Description

Circular gold plated locket featuring on both sides machine engraving and an asymmetrical scroll cartouche in center, inside contains tin-type photographs of two women.

Details

Descriptive Terms

lockets
tin (metal)
Jewelry
Locket
Locket

Additional Identification Number

1707

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 7/16 x 1 3/4 x 5/16 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Fred N. Kimball

Accession Number

1961.223

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