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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
Brooch
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.

Brooch

Manufacturer Unknown
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1852
MediumGold | Seed pearls | Hair
DimensionsOverall: 1 3/8 x 2 in. (3.5 x 5.1 cm)
InscribedEngraved on back: "Father's Hair/Feb. 4th 1852"
Object number71.1275
Not on view
DescriptionOval hair brooch with rope-like border and two curls of hair bound together with a band of small seed pearls -- under glass.

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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2008.
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