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Gold oval pendant set with a silhouette of an unidentified woman, reverse is set with brown hair in a basket weave pattern.
silhouettes
pendants (jewelry)
glass (material)
PENDANT
2299
Unknown
American
2 1/2 in x 1 3/4 in x 3/8 in (HxWxD) (inches)
1977.19
For more information on miniatures in jewelry see Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995):83-97.
Title Cameo Silhouette Accession Number 1977.10
Title Silhouette pendant Accession Number 1977.19
Title Watch fob seal Accession Number 1977.20
Title Mourning ring Accession Number 1977.21
Title Ring Accession Number 1977.22.1
Title Ring Accession Number 1977.22.2
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