Mourning brooch, Matthew Page Waller
Dateca. 1861
OriginAmerica
MediumHair, gilt brass, enamal, glass
DimensionsOL: 2 11/16"; OW: 1 1/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1999-12
DescriptionOval mourning brooch of gold and enamel; under an oval glass there is a coil of light brown hair with some blonde strands.MarkingsEngraved on back "M.P.W. AE38"
1811
ca. 1790
c. 1776
ca. 1800
1777
1780-1785 (dated 1780)