Mourning Locket, circa 1820s
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Scope and Contents
One mourning locket, sent to a member of the Jerdone family after the deaths of the two sisters. It was later owned by Mrs. Francis Jerdone 3rd. 3.25x2.5 inches. Good condition. Engraved with "How lov'd, How valued once avails thee not,"-- "Mary Jerdone died March 12th 1821," -- "Sarah Jerdone died October 23rd, 1818". Quote is from a common epitaph. Related locket case: Mss. 39.1J47.A06.f. Image available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/2969830016/. Transferred from Box 18 of the Jerdone Family Papers. Located in Dec Obj S2, SS1, Box 1. Mss 39.1J47.A06.e
Dates
- Creation: circa 1820s
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
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Extent
From the Collection: 25 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository