Collection Highlights
Snake jug
1871
1906.6ab
Stoneware
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object name
Brooch
Date
1820-1840
Medium
Gold, shell
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 6.4 x 3.2 cm )
Description
Brooch of 3 shell cameos carved with putti; set in gold decorated with cannetille filigree; gold pin attachment.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Goodhue Livingston, Sr. 1951
Object Number
Z.2300.10
Gallery Label
This object probably was worn by Adelaide L. Livingston (1852-1909), ancestor of the donor.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
