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.
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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Alabama Museum Collection |
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Alabama Department of Archives and History |
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Alabama Department of Archives and History |
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Museum artifacts |
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Museum artifacts Mourning ring Carter, Bryan |
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Museum artifacts Farmar, Mary, -1795; Farmar, Robert, 1717-1778 |
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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. |
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ADAH_416_MG_9965Mourning ringThis 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.1770-1779; 1780-1789; 1790-1799Farmar, Mary, -1795; Farmar, Robert, 1717-1778Carter, BryanPhysical objectRing, MourningAlabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36104http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/museum/id/11 |
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Mourning ring |
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Mourning ring |
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Carter, Bryan |
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Carter, Bryan |
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