Brooch
- Object Name:
- Brooch
- Object ID:
- 1917.019.08
- Date:
- 1830
- Description:
- Brooch. Belonged to Jane Means Appleton Pierce (1806-1863), with hair said to be that of Elizabeth Schuyler (Mrs. Alexander) Hamilton (1757-1854). Engraved on back, "Jane Means Pierce / 1830". Gold. Oval shape, with straight pin on back. Applied oak leaves and acorns, some missing. Decorative engraving on cover and reverse. White hair under glass.
- Material:
- Metal
Tissue - Dimensions:
- H-1.9 W-1.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Deposited at the New Hampshire Historical Society in 1917 by Kirk D. Pierce. Donated by his daughters, Mary K. and Susan H. Pierce.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Mary K. Pierce and Susan H. Pierce
- People:
- Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804), Hamilton, Elizabeth (1757-1854), Pierce, Franklin (1804-1869), Pierce, Mary K. (1883-1971), Pierce, Susan H. (1880-1974), Pierce, Jane Means Appleton (1806-1863), Pierce, Kirk D. (1845-1928)
- Subjects:
- American Revolution
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