The idea of the souvenir really came into being during the mid to late 19th century. People were moving about the world with greater ease and collecting mementos as they went. This pair of nearly, but not quite, identical silver lockets are each decorated with enamel flowers, leaves, a single ladybug and the words “Zum Andenken” (German for “souvenir”). The reverse sides are engraved with different dates, one reads “24./XII.06.” and the other “24/12 1904.” Sold separately.