Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Emily Ilsley Cummings of Portland owned this circular, open work garnet brooch.
The daughter of Isaac Ilsley (1765-1853), the Collector of Port for Portland from 1801-1829. Emily married Nathan Cummings, a Portland banker.
About This Item
- Title: Emily Ilsley Cummings garnet brooch, Portland, ca. 1867
- Creation Date: circa 1867
- Subject Date: circa 1867
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Garnet
- Local Code: 1550*24
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Women--Clothing & dress
- Dress accessories
- Jewelry
- Brooches
- Garnet
- Clothing
- Cummings, Emily Isley--Associated objects
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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