Collection Highlights
A Song for the times, or John Brown
Date:
1860-1870
Object Number:
LIB.SY.B1860.104
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Locket pendant
Object Number:
Z.2261
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Gold, glass, daguerreotype
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 0.6 x 2.9 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Circular gold locket pendant with ring finding at the top, imbricated design on both sides, plain outer edges; inside has two daguerreotypes beneath beveled glass; right image of unidentified woman in mid-century dress and hair style, left image of unidentified woman in 1890s dress.
Gallery Label:
The daguerreotypes in this locket pendant may represent members of the Derby family.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
