Collection Highlights
The Lost Cause
Date:
1871
Object Number:
PR.068.19
Medium:
Engraving
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Luce Center
Ring
Object Number:
INV.12353
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Silver, turquoise, glass paste
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 7/8 in. ( 1.3 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Lozenge-shaped cluster ring belonging to Frances Pillow; in silver set with 1 oval turquoise, and 4 purple and 4 colorless faceted glass pastes; shank is split at shoulder to hold mounting.
Gallery Label:
Ring has a tag attached with names of Frances Pillow (1798-1854), Mrs. H. Pilcher & Ms. Cox. Frances Pillow married Henry Pilcher in Canterbury, England in 1822. Their daughter Eliza became Mrs. John Vaché Cox in 1844.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
