Summary
This semi-precious stone item of jewellery was excavated at Casselden Place in 2003. Its shape indicates it would have been a pendant or earing drop.
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
Possibly a drop earring
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POSSIBLY DROP EARRING
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Transfer from Heritage Victoria, Industry Superannuation Property Trust, 03 May 2005
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2.065
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Australia, Victoria, H7822-1209, Casselden Place, 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
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