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Locket: M.70-1984

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Gold, glass and hair. Oval with a ring for suspension at the top, opening by means of a hinge on one side. Engraved with the initials 'WW' and 'JGH'. Inside two glass-covered compartments containing a lock and a plait of hair.

Notes

History note: According to the donor, this locket was purchased to celebrate the engagement of her father and mother.

Legal notes

Given by Miss A.L. Wyatt

Measurements and weight

Height: 3.3 cm
Width: 2.1 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1984) by Wyatt, Agnes L., Miss

Dating

Circa 1880 - 1889

Note

The initials are of the donor's mother and father, the compartment containing their hair.

Components of the work

Part composed of hair glass

Materials used in production

Gold

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: WW
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: JWH
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.70-1984
Primary reference Number: 175014

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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