Keywords: Fob
Item 100323
Contributed by: Tate House Museum Date: circa 1800 Location: Portland Media: Gold
Item 100343
Imitation topaz, Portland, ca. 1800
Contributed by: Tate House Museum Date: circa 1800 Location: Portland Media: Citrine and silver
Exhibit
Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In
Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.