Collection Highlights
The Daughters of Heber Reginald Bishop (Elizabeth, Harriet, Mary, and Edith)
ca. 1895
1905.22
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object name
Brooch
Date
19th century
Medium
Gold, enamel, pearls, hair
Dimensions
Overall: 1 3/8 x 1 in. ( 3.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description
Elongated octagonal mourning brooch of gold; oval glass frame containing braided hair and surrounded by 26 small pearls; black enamel covers the rest of the surface; pin attachment.