Collection Highlights
The Peale Family
1773-1809
1867.298
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object name
Brooch
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Chalcedony, silver, topaz
Dimensions
Overall: 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 1 in. ( 1 x 3.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description
Oval carnelian brooch in sterling silver bezel, with hinged pin and hook on reverse; brooch has sterling silver bow-tie with geometric angles at the center, each side of the bow and the center set with colorless topaz; outer edge of bezel is baluster shaped.
Credit Line
Gift of Sarah S. Lyon, 1958
Object Number
Z.2267.9
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
