c. 1871
Memorial Charm
Artist/maker unknownMemorial charms were given as tokens of mourning, often made from the hair of a departed loved one. Sometimes the hair was fashioned into elaborate jewelry, such as earrings or bracelets. This charm commemorates Major William B. Hubbs, a painter from Germantown who died in the service of the 95th Pennsylvania Infantry in 1862.
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