Collection Highlights
Architect's Sign
ca. 1837
1953.197
Wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object name
Brooch
Date
1875-1900
Medium
Jet, gold
Dimensions
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 x 1/4 in. ( 3.8 x 2.5 x 0.6 cm )
Description
Jet brooch in the form of a cross; gold-tipped edges are chased with diamond and foliate designs; pin attachment to metal plaque in reverse.
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Helen Burr Smith
Object Number
1957.81
Gallery Label
According to the accession notes, the cross is from the Hobart Family.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
