locket
- Museum number
- 2018,8042.85
- Description
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Locket, jet, of oval form, with applied floral spray of flowers and buds, the locket polished, the flower spray left matt, hinge at side, the inside with glass-covered compartment in the front containing plaited strips of laid, glued and cut hair in two colours, light and dark. The inside edge of both lid and back carved with foliate motif, the compartment in the back empty. Gold hanging loop.
- Production date
- 1860-1880
- Dimensions
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Height: 5.50 centimetres (with loop)
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 2018
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- 2018,8042.85
