Collection Highlights
Tool chest with tools
chest ca. 1790; tools ca. 1790-1850
L.1927.1
Outer case of painted pine; inner till of mahogany with ivory and brass.
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object name
Brooch
Date
1800-1900
Medium
Metal, glass
Dimensions
Overall: 1 3/4 x 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 4.4 x 1.9 x 0.3 cm )
Description
Mosaic brooch in the shape of a lute; floral designs in pink, green and cream decorate the surface; maker's mark stamped on reverse; pin attachment.
Object Number
INV.12548
Marks
stamped: on reverse: maker's mark "FAP" in oval, with the words "Made in / Italy"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
