Braided Hair Ring
about 1813
Medium/TechniqueGold; hair
DimensionsOverall: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Miss Catherine Waters Faucon
Accession number28.286
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Not on viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
InscriptionsH D W obt Sept 23rd 1813 M W to H W. Engraved inside.ProvenanceDescended in the family to Miss Catherine Waters Faucon by 1928; to MFA April 26, 1928, gift."Hannah Davis Weld B. 17 D. 1810- D.23 Sep. 1813 Ae 3. Daughter of Dan'l Weld (1772-1852) and Hannah (Davis Williams) Weld (1781-1841)." (From object file)
early 19th century
about 1809
1855