Hermann Kotzschmar ring, ca. 1860
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 48471
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Hermann Kotzschmar, the musical director and organist at First Parish Church in Portland and a choral conductor in Portland and elsewhere, always wore this amethyst ring except when he was conducting.
Kotzschmar (1829-1908), a native of Germany, came to Portland in 1849.
Other Information
- Title: Hermann Kotzschmar ring, ca. 1860
- Creation Date: circa 1860
- Subject Date: circa 1860
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Gold, amethyst
- Local Code: 2002.322.015
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Musicians--Maine--Portland
Kotzschmar, Hermann, 1829-1909--Associated objects
Amethyst, Jewel
Men--Clothing & dress
Jewelry
Rings
Dress accessories
Gems
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