Object Record
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Metadata
Title |
Mourning Brooch |
Object Name |
Brooch |
Date |
1800 |
Object History |
According to a handwritten note by Armistead Peter, Jr.: "The mourning brooch worn by Grandmother Peter [Martha Parke Custis Peter] and worn by her after the death of Genl. Washington // Mourning brooch. Female figure by a broken column. Very old. ..." |
Material |
Gold or copper gilt, ivory, glass or crystal, pearl, hair, ink; c. 1800 |
Catalog Number |
7067 |
People |
Peter, Armistead, 3rd Peter, Martha Parke Custis Washington, George Kennon, Britannia Wellington Peter Peter, Armistead, Jr. |
Subjects |
Jewelry Hair Mourning clothes |
Search Terms |
Hair artifacts |