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Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
2024.026.0002 |
Object Name |
Locket |
Title |
RCR Locket Necklace |
Description |
Silver necklace with large ovular locket and VRI insignia. The locket is engraved with a floral pattern contained in a ribbon border with the VRI insignia embossed prominently in the center. The insignia is the letters "VRI" encircled by a rope border, set on an 8-pointed diamond-cut star and topped with the Royal Crown. The back of the locket has been inscribed with a scripted font that reads: "To / Kay / from / Mom". Decorative curls form the locket's bail which connects it to a simple cable chain which closes with a hinged clip. The locket opens with a hinge on the right side, revealing two pictures. The photograph on the left is a portrait of a young boy, smiling and looking to the left. The right side contains a picture of a man in uniform from the waist up. He wears a beret and holds a cigarette in his left hand as he stands casually in front of a stone wall. The visible details of battle dress blouse date the photograph to the Second world War. Each photo is protected by a rounded plastic cover. Stamped maker marks on the clasp and on the back of the locket indicate that the material is sterling silver. The locket closes with a friction clasp pin. |