Gold wedding band with thin parallel lines engraved near each exterior rim. The interior bears an inscription of the couple's initials and their wedding date (see Inscriptions).
rings (jewelry)
gold alloy
Ring
"Mementos: Jewelry of Life and Love from Historic New England": Lucy Tappan married silk merchant Henry Bowen in 1844. Dressed in the latest style, she carried her bridal bouquet in a silver posy holder. This new accessory, designed to be held or tucked in a skirt waist, was wearable art. Bowen family members continued to wear Lucy's dress well into the 1950s, letting out the seams and changing the neckline.
"June 6th 1844" (Engraved)
"LMT to HCB" (script inscription)
2411
Unknown
United States
Gift of Katharine Richardson
2002.29.13
"Jewelry at Historic New England," Online exhibit presented by Historic New England launched September 30, 2007 at www.historicnewengland.org/jewelryhistory/.
1844 (June 6, 1844 wedding date)
Title Wedding band Accession Number 2002.29.13
Title Posy Holder Accession Number 2002.29.15
Title 2 - Wedding dress and lace collar Accession Number 2002.439.1
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