Abigail's Locket

unknown18th Century

Adams National Historical Park
Quincy, United States

John gave to Abigail in 1779 before sailing to France to serve as Peace Commissioner.

(PAINT ON IVORY OF AN ALLEGORICAL FIGURE LOOKING TOWARDS THE SEA, WITH SHIP SAILING, AN ANCHOR IN FOREGROUND AND INSCRIBED SHIELD"I YIELD WHATEVER IS IS RIGHT".

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Title: Abigail's Locket
Creator: unknown
Date Created: 18th Century
Location: United States
Location Created: unknown
Subject Keywords: John Adams; Abigail Adams; Personal object
Contributor: Adams National Historical Park, Kelly Cobble

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