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Locket

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1857

GUSN

GUSN-102259

Description

Oval gold locket with scalloped edge and engraved on both sides with Rococo style cartouches one engraved with the initials "HRA" and the other "HNA," each side contains a photograph and the inscription "June 1, 1857."

Details

Descriptive Terms

lockets
LOCKET

Inscription

Front: "H.N.A"
Back: "H.R.A"
Inside both compartments: "June 1st, 1857" (Engraved)

Additional Identification Number

1710

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 in x 1 1/4 in x 1/4 in (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1928.1270

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Title Gold locket Accession Number 1928.1270
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