Collection Highlights
The Puritan
1899
1946.253
Dark brown/ black patinated bronze
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch (mourning)
Object name
Brooch (mourning)
Date
19th century
Medium
Gold, jet, pearls, hair, glass
Dimensions
Overall: 1 1/8 x 1/2 in. ( 2.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description
Oval gold mourning brooch comprising braided hair inside glass compartment, surrounded by small pearls and faceted jet beads (4 missing, 16 remaining); pin attachment.
Credit Line
Gift of Catherine R.B. Mackie
Object Number
INV.11946
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
