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Front of a gold mourning ring

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In memory of Jane Falla

Postcard of Front of a gold mourning ring.
000-100-002-601-C
© National Museums Scotland

Front of a gold mourning ring

This is the front of a gold mourning ring commemorating Jane Falla who died on 29 January 1810, aged 76.

The front of the ring has a curved, oblong bezel which has a broad border of black enamel hatching and is set with a glass covering plaited hair.

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: 000-100-002-601-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NJ 101
Date: 1810
Material: Gold
Dimensions: 20 mm Dia x 7 mm W
What: Ring, finger
Subject: Jewellery : finger rings (NMAS Classification)
Who: Jane Falla
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Description: Gold mourning ring with a curved, oblong bezel which has a broad border of black enamel hatching and is set with a glass covering plaited hair, inscribed on the back "Jane Falla. 1810"
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