Collection Highlights
Badge of the Society of the Cincinnati
Date:
ca. 1802
Object Number:
1972.12ab
Medium:
Silk, gold, enamel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ring
Object Number:
1972.5
Date:
ca. 1910
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 1.6 cm )
Marks:
stamp: inside shank: "14"
Description:
Gold signet child's ring; Burr family crest intaglio.
Gallery Label:
This ring was presented by Van Rensselaer Burr and Elsie Hobart (Royer) to their son, Van Rensselaer Burr, Jr. (March 18, 1902-June, 1913) about 2-3 years before his death. The donor is a cousin of Van Rensselaer Burr, Jr., and was given the ring by his parents after the death of their son.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Helen Burr Smith
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
