Mourning Pendants c. 1936

“Mourning Pendants” is a watercolor drawing by the American artist William P. Shearwood, dated c. 1936. The drawing depicts three oval pendants, with the front of each shown, as well as the side and back views. Two of the pendants feature mourning imagery, and the third is adorned with a simple floral wreath. These detailed drawings of pendants are a glimpse into the Victorian era's mourning jewelry, popularized as a way to remember deceased loved ones. Shearwood, an artist known for his detailed illustrations, crafted these pendant designs with great precision, making the artwork a valuable resource for studying the history of mourning jewelry and 19th-century art.