Mourning Brooch

Unidentified maker, possibly Albany, NY
Date: c. 1839
Maker: Unidentified maker, possibly Albany, NY
Dimensions: 1 1/8 H x 15/16 W
Materials: Gold, enamel, glass, human hair
Marks:

Engraved on verso: Stephen Van Rensselaer / Obt / Jany. 26th, 1839

Provenance: Purchased from Carl M. Williams through James L. Halpin
Credit: Albany Institute of History & Art Purchase
Accession Number: 1966.97