Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object Number:
1948.13b
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Gold, hair, jet, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 5/8 in. ( 1.9 x 1.6 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on reverse: "C.B."
Description:
Rectangular mourning brooch comprising glass compartment containing woven hair set in gold; frame of faceted jet beads on scalloped edges; initials inscribed on reverse; pin attachment.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mary E. Warner
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.