Collection Highlights
Camp Bed
1777-1785
1871.8
Wood, canvas, iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object name
Brooch
Date
ca. 1788
Medium
Gold
Dimensions
Overall: 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 4.1 x 4.1 cm )
Description
Gold brooch comprising 3 Dutch gold coins which Francis Adrian Van der Kemp (1752-1829) had in his purse upon landing in New York on his arrival from Holland to America in 1788.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Charles S. Fairchild
Object Number
1923.62
Marks
cast: on coins: Dutch words and images
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
