Collection Highlights
Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827)
1824
1940.202
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object name
Brooch
Date
1790-1830
Medium
Gold, marble
Dimensions
Overall: 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 4.4 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm )
Description
Oval marble cameo brooch in gold mount; bust of female figure in classical dress; the gold setting has several rows of plaiting design; hinged pin on reverse slips under round hook at opposite end.
Credit Line
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Object Number
1977.38
Gallery Label
This neo-classical brooch belonged to Emily Sanford.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
