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Gold Mourning Ring

(1732–1803)
about 1754
Object Place for LabelBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueGold
DimensionsOther (Overall): 2.1 x 0.3 cm (13/16 x 1/8 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous gift
Accession number55.108
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
Collections
Inscriptions"F. Brattle. ob. 10 July 1754.AE 11 years" engraved inside. (from card)
ProvenanceBuhler Entry: Unknown; F. Brattle has not been identified.
Private collector by 1955; to MFA March 10, 1955, gift.
Group shot: 13.392-405, 1998.48
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