Locket
Object number2000.48.4
Datec. 1870
OriginGermany
MediumIron (Ferrous alloy); Metal; Pearl(?); Photographic paper; Silver gelatin; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Elizabeth H. Bynum
DescriptionHinged oval locket containing two photographs. Two metal loops (one welded to locket and the other through the first) on top right hand leaf of locket. Two black-and-white photos are mounted inside. The left hand photo is a boy and the right is a girl in a hat. On front exterior face of locket is a small embedded pearl(?) in the center.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (Closed): 1.688 × 1.063 × 0.25 in. (4.3 × 2.7 × 0.6 cm)Height x Width x Depth (Open): 1.688 × 1.813 × 0.563 in. (4.3 × 4.6 × 1.4 cm)
InscriptionsLocket has roman numerals hand-engraved behind each photograph "VIIII".
Marks “GERMANY” is stamped into the hanging ring/loop.
Historical NotesFamily history indicates the portraits are of the donor's great grandparents (possibly great great grandparents.) The boys name is listed as Evan Davis.
Related person
Evan Davis
Terms
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1875-1899
1875-1899
1999
1958
