Collection Highlights
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Date:
ca. 1906
Object Number:
PR.042.2
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ring
Object Number:
1945.432
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Gold, jet, pearls
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 0.6 x 2.2 cm )
Marks:
engraved: inside shank: inscription ruined by repair/solder
Description:
Gold ring with ribbed band mounted with oval jet and 12 small pearls; inscription damaged by repair.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession notes, the ring is made from the 2 engagement rings of James Hood (died London before 1820) and his wife.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Anne C. Hood
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
