Collection Highlights
French press
1812-1819
1943.368
Mahogany, mahogany veneer; yellow poplar, white pine, brass, plaster
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch (mourning)
Object name
Brooch (mourning)
Date
1787
Medium
Gold, ivory, enamel, pearls
Dimensions
Overall: 1 1/4 x 1 in. ( 3.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description
Oval gold memorial brooch; ivory plaque enameled with image of 3 putti with wreath and urn, and banner reading "UNITED BY LOVE 1787"; framed with seed pearls; pin attachment.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Object Number
1947.467b
Marks
painted in enamel: on obverse: "UNITED BY LOVE 1787"
stamped: on pin attachment: "14k"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
