Mourning ring

This mourning ring was worn by Mary Farmar after the death of her husband, Robert, on August 22, 1778. It was later engraved on the front with Mary's death date, August 13, 1795. The ring appears to contain the hair of both Robert and Mary.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Carter, Bryan
Format: Electronic
Published: Alabama Department of Archives and History
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Online Access:http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/museum/id/11