Collection Highlights
Punch bowl: Landing of Lafayette
1840-1850
1910.24
Earthenware
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object name
Brooch
Date
1750-1800
Medium
Garnet, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 3.8 cm )
Description
Barnet brooch in three-dimensional rosette form; garnets are rose-cut and set in closed settings.
Credit Line
Gift of Isabella Vach
Object Number
INV.12660
Gallery Label
Attached tag claims that the brooch is "from Philadelphia Exp.[osition] 1876"; the style of the brooch and cut of the stones suggest an earlier date; 2 garnets missing (1 enclosed with brooch).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
