Mourning brooch

This gold memorial brooch, with plaited hair in the centre, is inscribed on the back 'C.S. Parker / died / 17th July 1828 / Aged 57'.

Oblong memorial brooch of gold, with plaited hair in the centre, inscribed `C.S. Parker / died / 17th July 1828 / Aged 57'

At funerals in the 18th and 19th century, wealthier families distributed rings and lockets made from the hair of the deceased, or engraved with the name and date.

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Online ID:	000-100-001-501-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NGB 101
Date:	1828
Material:	Gold with plaited hair. Inscription: C.S. Parker / died 17th July 1828 / Aged 57
Dimensions:	23 mm L x 18 mm W x 5 mm D
What:	Brooch
Subject:	Jewellery - brooches with new type pins (NMAS Classification)
Who:	C.S. Parker (Object is a memorial)
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