Collection Highlights
Builder's Model of the U.S.S. "Monitor"
1862
1862.9
Wood, metal
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Brooch
Object name
Brooch
Date
1820-1850
Medium
Hair, gold
Dimensions
Overall: 1 3/4 x 2 x 1/2 in. ( 4.4 x 5.1 x 1.3 cm )
Description
Brown tubular tulle hair brooch (mourning?) in the form of a bow with gold at the knot and fitted to the ends of the ties, oblong charm with gold fittings hangs from the knot; gold bar with hook and hinged pin on reverse.
Object Number
Z.1711
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
