Object: Mourning brooch
Title / object name  Mourning brooch
Maker  Date  
Unknown  19th century  
Medium Summary  Brooch with human hair, metal chain and gold wire, glass, metal (clasp) and fittings
Materials  human hair, wire, ebony, adhesive, metal, glass, gold
Dimensions
Overall  58 (Height) x 45 (Length) x 14 (Width/Depth) mm
Classification  mourning jewellery
Registration Number  GH012036
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs Helen Watson, 2008.

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