Brooch
1848
Object PlaceUnited States
Medium/TechniqueSilver; hair, crystal, pearls
DimensionsHeight x width: 1 3/16 x 11/16 in. (3 x 1.8 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Dr. Samuel A. Green
Accession number19.1438
On View
Not on viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
InscriptionsEngraved: "SRL to EG Octr. 14th 1848" (from card)ProvenanceDescended through the family to Dr. Samuel A. Green by 1910; to MFA as loan October 19, 1910, bequest to MFA December 4, 1919."Susan Ruggles Bordman (1787-1858), wife of William Lawrence (1783-1848) to Eliza Lawrence (1796-1874) sister of Wm. Lawrence and wife of Joshua Green (1797-1875). Mrs. Lawrence and Mrs. Green were sisters-in-law." (from object file)
1892
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about 1831
about 1846
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1800–30
early 19th century