Plaque, Date
Object number2016.122.5
Datec. 1864
MediumSIlver
Credit LineDonated in memory of Agnes Sylvia Simpson (Westinghouse) by her sons Peter R. Simpson and C. John Simpson
DescriptionSilver plaque with shallow relief decoration around the perimeter and Mrs. Mary's Walker's death information engraved at center.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 4.188 × 6.438 × 0.25 in. (10.6 × 16.4 × 0.6 cm)InscriptionsFront center has engraved text "Mrs. Mary Walker / DIED / February 26th 1864. / Aged 78 Years 5 Months 16 Days."
Historical NotesMetal plaque, possibly from the gravestone or coffin of Mrs. Mary Warker. Part of a collection of Westinghouse family objects donated by the great-grandson of George and Marguerite Westinghouse.
Related person
Mrs. Mary Walker
(died 1864)
Related person
Westinghouse
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