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Gold mourning ring
Samuel Edwards (American, 1705–1762)
about 1760
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Gold; enamel, clearstone
Dimensions
Other (Overall): 1.9cm (3/4in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Gertrude Townsend
Accession Number41.853
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
Catalogue Raisonné
Buhler, 1972, No. 208
DescriptionGold and enamel with square crystal set in gold over painted "death's head". (from card)
Inscriptions"Mrs. AB / Edwards / OB.9.JAN / 1760. AE 81" inscribed on four conjoined scrolls. (from card)
ProvenanceBuhler entry:
For a mourner at the funeral of Abigail (Fowle) (Smith) Edwards, wife of John Edwards and mother-in-law of Samuel; descended in the family to the donor.
Collection of Miss Gertrude Townsend by 1936; lent to MFA August 20, 1936. Made a gift, December 11, 1941.
For a mourner at the funeral of Abigail (Fowle) (Smith) Edwards, wife of John Edwards and mother-in-law of Samuel; descended in the family to the donor.
Collection of Miss Gertrude Townsend by 1936; lent to MFA August 20, 1936. Made a gift, December 11, 1941.