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Oval gilt metal pendant with a foliate scroll border, set with a miniature on ivory of Mary Bliss, reverse has a machine engraved pattern and features a compartment for hair.
pendants (jewelry)
miniatures (paintings)
ivory (tooth component)
metal
PENDANT
"Mary Bliss / grandma / Turnbull's / Mother's / sister" (Ink on Paper)
2306
Unknown
3 5/8 x 2 1/2 x 3/8 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Huntly H. Gilbert
1963.335
For more information on miniatures in jewelry see Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995):83-97.
Title Miniature pendant Accession Number 1963.335
Title Bracelet Accession Number 1963.367
Title Miniature pendant Accession Number 1963.368
Title Hair bracelet Accession Number 1963.369
Title Brass button Accession Number 1963.374
Title Mourning ring Accession Number 1965.51
Title Seal ring Accession Number 1965.52
Title Seal Accession Number 1965.53
Title Seal Accession Number 1965.54
Title Metal label with chain Accession Number 1965.55
Title Photograph on porcelain Accession Number 1965.55 a
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