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Cuban (silver) ring and a handwritten note., 1831

 Item
Identifier: 1931.004.1.9

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Soper collection curently contains historical photographs, lithographs and some artifacts highlighting some aspects of 19th century American life, Native Americans and the westward expansion.

Dates

  • Creation: 1831

Creator

Access

This material is open for research use by any registered reader.

Extent

From the Collection: 8 Linear Feet (11 boxes, 3 oversize boxes, 1 +oversize box)

Language of Materials

Spanish; Castilian

General

Written on card:

"Esta sortija fué fabricada en el año 1831 por el platero Enrique Falcon (Cubano) para el Sr. Rafael Cisneros y Palomino siendo heredada por los siguientes senores. Rafael Cisneros y Platero Antonio Cisneros y Platero Amparo Cisneros y Platero y por ultimo en poder de Eduardo Arroyo y Cisneros, que en prueba de cariño de dica a su jefe. E. Soper 8/18/17"

This ring was made in 1831 by the silversmith Henry Falcon (Cuban) to Mr. Rafael Cisneros y Palomino to be inherited by the following gentlemen. Rafael Cisneros y Platero Antonio Cisneros y Platero Amparo Cisneros y Platero and finally in the hands of Eduardo Arroyo and Cisneros, which indicates proof of affection from his boss. E. Soper 8/18/17

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives Repository

Contact:
McFarlin Library
University of Tulsa
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