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Mourning Brooch
Cameo-Style Mourning Brooch
Mourning Brooch
Mourning Brooch

Cameo-Style Mourning Brooch

Date19th century
Object NameBrooch
MediumEbonite, metal
ClassificationsJewellery
DimensionsOverall: Height: 5.5 cm, Width: 4 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1953 by Mrs Mcintosh.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS004958
About MeThis oval, Ebonite mourning brooch features a classical style head of a young man carved in relief.

Mourning was big business during the Victorian period and all levels of society and incomes were catered for. Ebonite, which was invented by Charles Goodyear, is a form of vulcanised rubber, which is very hard. It was a popular, cheap alternative to jet or bog oak.


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