Collection Highlights
Camp Bed
1777-1785
1871.8
Wood, canvas, iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch (mourning)
Object name
Brooch (mourning)
Date
1775-1800
Medium
Gold, hair, pearls, glass
Dimensions
Overall: 1 x 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description
Oval memorial brooch with glass compartment containing woven hair; gold frame set with seed pearls; pin attachment.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Object Number
1947.467c
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
