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Reference #: 8719
Status: sold
Dimensions: 4.5 by 5.25 inches; miniature only is approx. 2.25 by 2.75 inches
Condition: excellent; varnish on frame shows some wear, appropriate to age
Year: 1860-70
written on tomb: 9 Nov. 60 --- 9 March 69
Price: sold
Description: Fine hair work miniature commemorating the death of two people. The miniature was created from various shades of blonde and brown hair. The background of the miniature is painted ivory; note the blue, cloudy sky. At the base of the tomb, are blonde forget-me-nots. Cascading over the ornate tomb is a weeping willow tree. In the background, tall cypress trees stand strong and straight. On the tomb, in Dutch are two death dates and two sets of initials: AvdF and PTdH. On the back of the miniature is the original makers label! The miniature was created by B. A. Seghers, Gold and Silversmith, in the city of Nijkerk. To see other images of this item, please click here: photo1 and photo2 and photo3
