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Original Recipient
Artist/Maker

Ring

1861-1865
Place madeUnited States, North America
Bone
Overall: 3/8 x 7/8 x 7/8 in. ( 1 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm )
Gift of Miss K. A. Schlund
1947.239a
According to the accession record, this ring's maker, John Pilling, was a Union soldier in the Civil War; it is believed that he carved this ring while convalescing in a northern hospital, where he gave the ring to Miss Caroline Cox, a nurse there.
DescriptionCarved bone ring with plain band, initials "J R P" carved across front rectangular panel.
Markingscarved: center front: "J R P"
ClassificationsJEWELRY