Collection Highlights
Study for "Carmen Jones"
1944
2001.104
Watercolor and graphite on paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object name
Brooch
Date
ca. 1847
Medium
Gold, pearls, hair, glass
Dimensions
Overall: 1 x 7/8 in. ( 2.5 x 2.2 cm )
Description
Oval gold mourning brooch; central oval glass compartment containing braided light-colored hair; framed by 35 small pearls around scalloped and beaded edges; inscription on reverse of initials and date; pin attachment.
Object Number
INV.12651
Marks
engraved: on reverse: "C.C. / 1847"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
