Collection Highlights
George Washington (1732-1799)
ca. 1785-1828
1832.4
Painted plaster
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object name
Brooch
Date
1820-1880
Medium
Lava, gold, other metal
Dimensions
Overall: 5/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 1.6 x 2.9 x 3.2 cm )
Description
Oval lava cameo brooch set in gold a-jour setting with hinged pin and hook on reverse; cameo depicts bacchant in deep relief.
Object Number
INV.769l
Gallery Label
Lava cameos were popular among American tourists in Europe during the nineteenth century, as a momento of Mount Vesuvius.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
