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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Silver
Object ID
1928.004
Date Range
1853
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Silver
Description
Silver bouquet holder of thin strip silver netting. In shape of tulip, collapsible with adjusting ring and pin. Attached note adds that this holder was presented to Eleanor Reynolds at the age of 18, 1853, by Robert W. Coleman.
NOTE: Eleanor Reynolds (1835-1923) was the daughter of John Reynolds, Sr. and brother of Gen John F. Reynolds. Her father was a friend of Thomas B. Coleman (1794-1836), ironmaster of Cornwall Furnace. When Thomas died, Reynolds became guardian of the Coleman children, one of whom was Robert W. Coleman (1823-1864).
Date Range
1853
Year Range From
1853
Year Range To
1853
Storage Location
LCHS / Willson Memorial Building
Storage Room
Museum West
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 1
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
People
Reynolds, Eleanor
Coleman, Robert W.
Subcategory
Personal Gear
Object Name
Holder, Nosegay
Material
Silver
Length (in)
6
Diameter (in)
4
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
One foot broken away.
Object ID
1928.004
Accession Number
1928.004
Images
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