Gift of Maria and Roger Rogers 2015.62.12 (c) 2016 Connecticut Historical Society

Decorative Ring

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Julia Wightman Starr American, 1846 - 1944

Mediummetal, enamel

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: (Diameter) 3/4in. (1.9cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Roger M. and Maria C. Rogers

DescriptionVery thin metal ring with Egyptian-style design on either side of the flat decorative piece at the top. The deocrative piece is a rectangle with a white circle flanked by two gold star in a field of black. One side of the ring has separated where the weld broke. Given to Julia Wightman Jerome by Julia Wightman when she was a little girl. Came from the donor in a box marked C.C. Bliss, Jeweler, Norwich, Ct. along with the cross.

Object number2015.62.12

NotesGiven to Julia by her grandmother Julia Wightman when the former was a young girl.

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