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Mourning brooch
A medium sized brooch made up of 'c' scrolls and 's' bends and scallop shell forms. Inscribed: 'In memory of Christina Exley Obt. Jany 7th 1866'. Inside the border is a black enamel area and then an oval border which has a piece of glass init covering a plait of hair.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
64.376.46
Acquisition
Bequest
Measurements
Length
(mm): 48
Width
(mm): 38
Depth
(mm): 13
Weight
(g): 15.5
Material
brass
hair (human)
enamel
glass
Location
St Fagans Life Is gallery : Mourning
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