LOCKET, Gold Identification

H1994.131

Gold locket, oval-shaped, containing written identification. The locket's external surfaces are engraved with a simple floral pattern, intersected on one side by two plain stripes running at 45 degrees. The locket is hinged on one of its longer sides, and has a loop soldered at the top for a chain. Inside, the locket has a window on each side, covered by a clear synthetic polymer. A paper inset beneath each window has been inscribed in careful hand-written ink. On one side: 'Jacqueline Yvonne:/ youngest daughter of / R.C. (Jack) and Ethel Young/ Born Subiaco Dec./14th 1936.' On the other side: 'Jacqeline Young./ 3 Hill St./ Bayswater'.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1994.131
Accession Date: 25 Jul 1994
Credit: Miss J. Young and Mrs M. Sanders

Material

Gold Plate/Metal
Metal
Paper
Ink/Paper
Synthetic/Polymer

Measurement

length33mm
width25mm
height6mm

 


 

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