Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
The metal locket opens to show six gem tintypes on each side.
The locket belonged to JNLT -- Jane Nisbet Lawton Thompson of Kennebunk (1849-1930). She was married to Joseph Porter Thompson (1840-1904).
Lockets like this often were marketed by the photographers who took the images.
About This Item
- Title: Multi-photo locket, ca. 1880
- Creation Date: circa 1880
- Subject Date: circa 1880
- Location: Kennebunk, York County, ME
- Media: Metal, tintypes
- Dimensions: 2.5 cm x 2.2 cm
- Local Code: 1997.242.41
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Women--Clothing & dress
- Gem photographs
- Jewelry
- Thompson, Jane Nisbet Lawton, 1849-1930--Associated objects
- Families--Maine
- Necklaces
- Thompson family
- Tintypes
- Lockets
- Portrait photographs
- Miniature works
- Dress accessories
- Decorative arts
People
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
Website
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Early Maine Photography at Maine Historical Society
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