Bouquet Ring
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Hetty Hart Jarvis
(American, 1828 - 1898)
Datelate 19th century
MediumGold
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: 7 1/2in. (19.1cm)
Other (diameter of smaller ring): 3/4in. (1.9cm)
Other (diameter of large ring): 1 3/16in. (3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth Cushman Titus Putnam in memory of her family
Object number2010.423.78
DescriptionChain with one large gold ring and one smaller gold ring at either end. Paper tag strung to one end reads "Worn on finger/bouquet attached to larger ring/Hetty H Beach/could also be used for elaborate lace (illegible)" other side reads "Elizabeth R. Cushman"
Label TextPaper tag strung to one end reads "Worn on finger/bouquet attached to larger ring/Hetty H Beach/could also be used for elaborate lace (illegible)" other side reads "Elizabeth R. Cushman"
NotesObject Note: "May be a partial component of a chatelaine. One of the rings may have been fitted as a posy holder." According to Regina Madigan appraisal. (DePauw 1/31/2012)Object Note: Paper tag attached to rings reads: "Worn on finger/bouquet attached to larger ring/Hetty H Beach/could also be used for elaborate lace (illegible)" other side reads "Elizabeth R. Cushman" Tag has been removed and is in object folder. (DePauw 2/16/2012)
Status
Not on view
Hetty Hart Jarvis
