Locket

Object number
81.4.1
Creator
Starr amp Marcus
Date
1864 – 1877
Description
Oval-shaped locket of gold and onyx set with large, round diamond on front; loop at top set with seven small diamonds. Inside right is backed with mother-of-pearl; stands of reddish and white hair are arranged to form bouquet of flowers that is set with seed pearls. Inscribed on inside left: "Presented Personally to Oliver Wolcott, March, 1797" on right: "Hair of George & Martha Washington". 
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Lily Barret Knut Brown
Object Type
lockets
Subjects
Gibbs Family
Related People & Organizations
Washington, George (associated)
Washington, Martha (associated)
Wolcott, Oliver (associated)
Brown, Lily Barret Knut, Mrs. (associated)