George Washington Memorial Ring

Gold with engraving of George Washington by Charles Balthazer Julien Fevert De Saint Memin Inscribed in Gold Lettering on Enameled Band “Geo. Washington. OB:14. Dec. 1799.AE. 68”

George Washington’s (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) importance to the United States of America cannot be understated, as he was the first President of the country and one of its founding fathers. It is fitting that a ring to commemorate him on his death is designed in a style that is fit for… Continue reading George Washington Memorial Ring

A Mourning Tour: Silhouettes & Shades From Miers & Field

Capturing the image of a loved one affordably and quickly is a relatively modern invention. Having the technology to produce a photograph dates from the 1840s, with any previous image being at the cost and skill of an artist. Projecting a profile of a shadow from a candle onto paper, then reducing it with a… Continue reading A Mourning Tour: Silhouettes & Shades From Miers & Field

Silhouettes & Shades From Miers & Field

Capturing the image of a loved one affordably and quickly is a relatively modern invention. Having the technology to produce a photograph dates from the 1840s, with any previous image being at the cost and skill of an artist. Projecting a profile of a shadow from a candle onto paper, then reducing it with a… Continue reading Silhouettes & Shades From Miers & Field