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The Drake Jewel, a pendant made by Nicholas Hilliard c. 1580-1590. There's a cameo on the front, and the reverse opens to reveal a portrait of Queen Elizabeth I. Given to Sir Francis Drake, possibly by Good Queen Bess herself. V&A Museum, item no. LOAN:MET ANON.1-1990 #EarlyModern 1/2

The rear of the jewel contains locket with a miniature head and shoulders portrait of Queen Elizabeth I wearing a large white ruff over her gown. The frame is set with rubies, and the inner lid has a painting of a phoenix, which was an emblem of Queen Elizabeth I.
The front of the pendant features a cameo in which the brown and white sardonyx layers were cut to show a Black man and a White woman, both in profile. The enameled frame is set with rubies and diamonds, with pearl drops below.
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History, art, science, genealogy, California, and wildlife. Profile 📷: Self Portrait of Sarah Goodridge, 1830.
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