Collection Highlights
Dr. John Cheesman and Family with Guests: Silhouette
1840
Z.2567
Black prepared paper cut-outs, laid on beige paper with graphite, brown ink and wash, and white gouache, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch: memorial
Object name
Brooch: memorial
Date
1750-1800
Medium
Gold, enamel, hair
Dimensions
Overall: 1 x 1 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 3.8 cm )
Description
Marquise-shaped mourning brooch of white enamel in gold; initials "JB" picture of bird in enamel (and chopped hair) also decorate face of brooch; gold border with black enamel stripes; pin attachment.
Object Number
INV.12652
Gallery Label
The use of white enamel to meorialize an unmarried woman began in the second half of the eighteenth century.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
