Locket
Object number2008.46.4
Date1875-1899
MediumSterling silver; Photograph
Credit LineGift of Jean H. McCullough
DescriptionSilver heart-shaped locket with twisted chain necklace. Engraved monogram on front of locket in script. Two black and white photographs inside locket: left side of George W. McCandless; right side possibly of Estella (Loomis) McCandless.Dimensions2.125 x 14.875 in. (5.4 x 37.8 cm)InscriptionsEngraved on front of locket: "FEL" (?) in script.
MarksDual engraved stamps inside both locket sides: "STERLING" AND "R".
Historical NotesSilver locket, with photographs of George W. McCandless and possibly Estella (Loomis) McCandless, belonging to Estella, who was married to George; the couple lived in Squirrel Hill. George was the Treasurer of the McConway & Torley Company of Pittsburgh and involved in the political movements of the early 20th century, serving a year as Director of the Public Safety Department for the City of Pittsburgh under Mayor William A. Magee.
Related person
George W. McCandless
Previous owner
Estella Loomis McCandless
Related institution
McConway and Torley Company
On View
Not on view
1875-1899
c. 1870
1875-1899
c. 1935
1965-2006