Eye Portrait, circa 1800
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Originally created as intimate tokens of affection between lovers or families, the first of these was thought to have been commissioned in the 1780s by the English Prince Regent, later King George IV, for his lover, Mrs. Fitzherbert. They were popular in England and France and rare in America. After 1800, eye portraits became associated with mourning jewelry, falling out of fashion by the 1840s.
Originally created as intimate tokens of affection between lovers or families, the first of these was thought to have been commissioned in the 1780s by the English Prince Regent, later King George IV, for his lover, Mrs. Fitzherbert. They were popular in England and France and rare in America. After 1800, eye portraits became associated with mourning jewelry, falling out of fashion by the 1840s.
Artifact
Brooch
Date Made
circa 1800
Creators
Unknown
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
61.151.40
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Gold (Metal)
Glass (Material)
Watercolor (Paint)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: .875 in
Width: .938 in
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