Collection Highlights
Beschryvinge van Nieuvv-Nederlant
Date:
1656
Object Number:
LIB.Y.1656.D
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object Number:
Z.2267.8
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Mother of pearl, silver, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 1.3 x 4.8 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Horizontal oval mother of pearl brooch with silver gilt bezel and frame, with hinged pin and hook on reverse; carving on mother of pearl depicts a simple flower in front of a fan of leaves, with an out-facing flower on either side; frame has incised beaded swag all around.
Credit Line:
Gift of Sarah S. Lyon, 1958
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
