The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects

Fanny Henning Speed

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Mourning Brooch with Hair
Brooch similar to the one wore by Fanny Henning Speed
1982.13.10

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Mourning Brooch with Hair
Another example of a brooch similar to the one worn by Fanny Henning Speed in the portrait.
1990.5.2

Joshua Fry Speed (1814-1882) and Fanny Henning Speed (1820-1902) . Oil on canvas 45.5 x 55.5 inches. Fanny Speed is wearing what appears to be a mourning brooch, similar to brooches in the Filson's collection (see 1982.13.10 and 1990.5.2).