Mourning Brooch
Brooch
circa 1850 – 1875 (Date manufactured/created)
Metal
Measurement Notes: 1 1/8” x 15/16”
Mourning jewelry consisting of a small onyx and gold brooch with plaited hair set in glass-covered setting. Reverse is inscribed “Forgive the wish that would have kept thee here” with initials “HR”. The initials probably refer to Hannah Rodman, a relative of the donor.
Bequest of Emily G. Porter
1973.30.12