Summary
This ring was excavated at the Commonwealth Block site between 1988 and 2003.
Jewellery and ornamentation.
Poverty did not prevent Little Lon's inhabitants - women and men alike - from following the fashions of the day. An abundance of black jewellery reflects a trend that began with Queen Victoria's mourning for her husband, Albert. Brooches, pendants, earrings, shirt studs, and what appear to be tie pins and cuff links unearthed in Little Lon are the same as those in contemporary illustrations. Most of these objects originated from Europe. They may have come to Australia in the immigrants' luggage, been purchased locally or arrived in precious parcels ordered from mail order catalogues.
Physical Description
A copper ring with no decoration, it has become tarnished.
Physical Description
Copper ring Description for Parent Record : no data. However, the Number/Pieces field states that there are 4 pieces.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Context Number
15/15/42
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Site
[CCS] Australia, Victoria, Commonwealth Block, Melbourne
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Activity
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Exhibition Collection Management
25 mm (Width), 5 mm (Height)
Width = Diameter
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Dimensions
1.5 mm (Width), 2 mm (Height), 21 mm (Outside Diameter)
Measurement From Conservation.
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