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Oval gold frame with beaded edge, set with a miniature painting on ivory featuring a profile bust portrait of a young man, reverse has small inset window set with brown hair, gold loop attachment at top.
pendants (jewelry)
miniatures (paintings)
gold (metal)
ivory (tooth component)
human hair
hairwork jewelry
Neoclassical
Jewelry
Pendant
Pendant
Merriam, George May, Mr., d. ca. 1803
Webb, George James, Mrs.
2781
1927.701
Unknown
American
2 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 3/8 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Howard Van Sinderen
1928.38
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