Collection Highlights
Controller handle
1904
1922.103
Silver, steel, ceramic
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object name
Brooch
Date
1820-1880
Medium
Glass, gold
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/8 x 1 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 5.4 x 4.4 x 1.3 cm )
Description
Oval brooch with micro-mosaic miniature at the center set in glass backing; mosaic depicting man outdoors leaning on a walking stick; the reverse has hinged pin and hook style bail.
Credit Line
Gift of Helen M. Turner, 1918
Object Number
INV.12509c
Gallery Label
According to a note found with this brooch, this belonged to Julia Davidson (later Mrs. Lewis Clarke), one of John Pintard's granddaughters.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
