Emily Ilsley Cummings garnet brooch, Portland, ca. 1867

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Description

Emily Ilsley Cummings of Portland owned this circular, open work garnet brooch.

The daughter of Isaac Ilsley (1765-1853), the Collector of Port for Portland from 1801-1829. Emily married Nathan Cummings, a Portland banker.

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  • Title: Emily Ilsley Cummings garnet brooch, Portland, ca. 1867
  • Creation Date: circa 1867
  • Subject Date: circa 1867
  • Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Garnet
  • Local Code: 1550*24
  • Object Type: Physical Object

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