Brooch
Manufacturer
Unknown
Date1843
Geographic OriginNewark, New Jersey | United States of America
DimensionsOverall: H 1 1/2 x W 1 7/8 in. (H 3.8 x W 4.8 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Marcus L. Ward, 1921
Object number21.171
On View
Not on viewObject NameBrooch
InscriptionsIn script on back: "S.L.W." above "Elizabeth Morris Ward/ born Feb.y. 2.d 1843/ died Dec. 27th.1843" (this appears to be the first and original inscription); around this inscription at right edge of brooch reads "Frances Lavinia Ward Born Oct. 2.d 1844. Died Aug.t 2.d 1846" (inscription probably added after original central one)Provenancedescended in the family of Marcus L. WardExhibition History"Objects of Desire: 500 Years of Jewelry", Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey (May 3, 2006 - February 10, 2008)"Baubles, Bangles and Bling Bling: A World of Jewelry" Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey (February 17 - May 9, 2004)
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