Elizabeth Akers Allen collar, ca. 1870
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
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A beaded collar belonged to Elizabeth Akers Allen (1832-1911). A native of Strong who grew up in Farmington, Elizabeth Chase married artist Benjamin Paul Akers in 1860. He died in 1861. She later married E. M. Allen of New York.
A poet, Elizabeth Akers had written under the name "Florence Percy," but began writing as "Elizabeth Akers" and kept that name professionally.
Other Information
- Title: Elizabeth Akers Allen collar, ca. 1870
- Creation Date: circa 1870
- Subject Date: circa 1870
- Town: Farmington, Strong
- County: Franklin
- State: ME
- Media: Glass beads, string
- Local Code: 1211*
- 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
Dress accessories
Women--Clothing & dress
Allen, Elizabeth Akers, 1832-1911--Associated objects
Collars
Jewelry
Necklaces
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