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Carved Jet Cross Necklace

Item

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Title

Carved Jet Cross Necklace

Description

Large jet cross with floral relief and linked chain. Worn by Elizabeth H. Bates Durrett (1831-1889), who lost one daughter, Florence Montgomery Durrett (1863-1869) at age six and a second daughter, Lily Bates Durrett (1859-1881) at the age of 21. Elizabeth also made a mourning quilt using material from her daughters' clothing. See also miniature of Lily.

Creator

Unknown

Source

The Filson Historical Society Museum Collection

Date

1869-1889

Format

necklaces

Identifier

1980.10.5

Collection

Mourning Collection

Citation

Unknown, “Carved Jet Cross Necklace,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed April 28, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/1378.

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