Collection Highlights
Kerchief
ca. 1848
1941.103
Cotton
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Brooch
Object name
Brooch
Date
1825-1875
Medium
Silver, paste, other metal
Dimensions
Overall: 3/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 1 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description
Oval brooch with a row of 15 paste gems set in silver frame which is hollow in the center, hinged pin and hook of other metal attached to reverse.
Object Number
Z.2265
Gallery Label
This brooch belonged to Catherine Jewett Francis.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
