Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
1836
1927.59
Plaster with wash
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Brooch
Object name
Brooch
Date
1830-1880
Medium
Gold, amethyst
Dimensions
Overall: 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 2.2 x 3.2 cm )
Description
Oval gold brooch set with oval faceted amethyst; edges of brooch chased with foliate designs.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Florence Rogers Dietrich
Object Number
1944.295
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
