Memorial Charm

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Memorial Charm

c. 1871

Artist/maker unknown, American

Memorial charms were given as tokens of mourning, often made from the hair of a departed loved one. Sometimes the hair was fashioned into elaborate jewelry, such as earrings or bracelets. This charm commemorates Major William B. Hubbs, a painter from Germantown who died in the service of the 95th Pennsylvania Infantry in 1862.

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Object Details

Title:

Memorial Charm

Date:

c. 1871

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, American

Medium:

Gold, woven hair

Dimensions:

5/8 x 5/8 inches (1.6 x 1.6 cm)

Classification:

Jewelry

Credit Line:

Gift of Carlton's Jewelers, Inc., 1990

Accession Number:

1990-18-2

Geography:

Made in United States, North and Central America Probably made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

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