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Unknown Maker, American

Locket

Maker

Unknown Maker, American

Culture

American

Title

Locket

Year

ca. 1800

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

gold, glass, hair, pearl

Dimensions

Diameter: 7.3 cm (2 7/8 inches) (long diameter)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Rebecca Steere

Object Number

26.404

Type

Articles

Jewelry from the Decorative Arts and Design Collection

The American and European jewelry collection at the RISD Museum, part of the Decorative Arts and Design Department, is made up of more than 800 works, including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings from the medieval period to present day.

Exhibition History

Ceremonial Costumes
Sep 13, 1973 – Oct 14, 1973

Image use

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Public Domain This object is in the Public Domain and available under a CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication

Tombstone

Unknown Maker, American
Locket, ca. 1800
gold; glass; hair; pearl
Diameter: 7.3 cm (2 7/8 inches) (long diameter)
Gift of Rebecca Steere 26.404

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