Memorial brooch for Catherine Parker

1803

Object Place: United States

Medium/Technique Gold, glass, pearls, hair

Dimensions Overall: 2.7cm (1 1/16in.)

Credit Line Bequest of Maxim Karolik

Accession Number64.888

NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionAlmost circular, elaborately plaited graying hair under glass in circle of pearls. Engraved script in gold.

Inscriptions"Catherine / Parker / ob 4 May 1803 / Aet 23" engraved on back.

ProvenanceMemorial brooch for Catherine Parker, died 1803. Collection of Maxim Karolik by 1964; to MFA June 8, 1964, bequest.