Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
1998.01.0542 |
Object Name |
Pin |
Date |
1832 |
Description |
Mourning pin with human hair. It is in a gold case with black enamel around edge with a glass cover. Inside the case are locks of human hair. Inscribed on back "J & M Yoder." This pin is likely in memory of Jacob Yoder (1758-1832) and Mary Mossman Yoder (1773-1830), and contains their hair. They are the parents of Mary Yoder Brown who likely owned the pin. |
Dimensions |
W-1.062 L-1.25 inches |
People |
Mary Yoder Brown Mary Mossman Yoder Jacob Yoder |
Subjects |
Mourning clothes Jewelry Hair Mourning |