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Gold oval pendant set with a miniature painting on ivory of unidentified man in profile, reverse is machine engraved and has a small compartment for hair.
pendants (jewelry)
miniatures (paintings)
gold (metal)
ivory (tooth component)
human hair
Jewelry
Pendant
Pendant
2296
Unknown
2 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)
1937.195
For more information on miniatures in jewelry see Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995):83-97.
Title Miniature Pendant Accession Number 1937.195
Title Brooch Accession Number 1937.203
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