Dearly Departed: women & Mourning 1680-1918 “Dearly Departed: Women and Mourning 1680 - 1918” Through - October 31st. presented by Tioga County Historical Society, Owego, New York, 13827.
The history of mourning told through over 600 pieces of jewelry and other commemorative artifacts.
Many of the pieces on display can be found in the book “Mourning Art & Jewelry” and in the book “Georgian Jewelery 1714-1830”. A very rare ring for Napoleon, possibly one of a kind, will be on display. In addition, a Charles the first miniature and two commemorative rings will be displayed. Other highlights include the following items of the popular Princess Charlotte; a ring, medals, cups and saucers and a teapot.
Over a dozen original lithographs depicting death bed scenes of George Washington, Andrew Jackson and the New York funeral of O’ Connell are a part of the exhibit. Currier and Ives and other lithographers contributed to making it possible for the common person to have a colored memorial for their family depicting a commemorative stone which could be personalized. Examples will be on display.
A locally made Cruciform Casket patented design 1884 will be displayed along with stereo cards of the historic Evergreen Cemetery now on the national register.
A full color 48 page catalog is available for this exhibit from Tioga County Historical Society for $18.00 plus postage $3.25. See the museums web site
http://www.tiogahistory.org/ for further information or call (607) 687 2460 Tues- Sat 10 am - 4 pm.
