Collection Highlights
Miscegenation: the theory of the blending of the races, applied to the American white man and negro..
Date:
1864
Object Number:
LIB.E185.62.C76.1864
Medium:
Paper
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Luce Center
Ring
Object Number:
1944.234
Date:
1865-1890
Medium:
Gold, diamond, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 7/8 in. ( 0.3 x 2.2 cm )
Marks:
stamped: inside shank: "18"
Description:
Gold and diamond engagement ring; 18 kt. yellow gold shank with scroll and Greek-key engraved detail and black enamel at the shoulders, holding small diamond in 6-prong setting.
Gallery Label:
This engagement ring was worn by Maria Snecker Lintz, 31 W. 51 St., New York, New York, the grandmother of the donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Edith A. Bagg
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
