Victorian-era Mourning Pendant, England - Rita Okrent Collection (P009)

Victorian-era, (or after) Mourning Pendant, Painted on Jet, England.

Mourning pendants became a fashion trend after Queen Victoria started wearing them during her reign after the early death of her husband, Prince Albert in 1861. The trend of wearing Mourning Pendants moved quickly to the U.S. and was popular during the Civil War, and after.

1 3/4" tall, 1 1/2" wide.


Pendant Item 009