Private Watkins
2nd Lieutenant
- Joined
- Apr 12, 2014
- Location
- Oklahoma
I gather that pinky rings were fairly popular in the mid-19th century, moreso than today, and have wondered if there's more to the story than just fashion, say masonic, religious, fraternal, or school/university affiliations...? Were they usually plain or did they have symbols or designs? What materials were typically used... etc.?
Would appreciate any info you folks might have and would also love to see other images of soldiers (famous or not famous) with pinky rings... or even a period ring itself if someone happens to have or find one... thanks!