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Gold mourning ring

(American, 1705–1762)
about 1754
Object Place for LabelBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueGold
DimensionsOther (Overall): 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of the heirs of Anna Quincy Thaxter Cushing
Accession number24.275
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
Collections
Inscriptions"I.Quincy Ob. 16 May 1754 AE 18" engraved in semi-script inside (from card)
ProvenanceIn the collection of Dr. Anna Q. Churchill by 1924; to the MFA June 5, 1924, gift. Descended in the family of Anna Quincy.
Through Dr. Anna Quincy Churchill
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