Collection Highlights
Marian Anderson (1897-1993)
c. 1940-45
1947.216
Watercolor, gouache, white tempera, and charcoal on heavy watercolor paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object name
Brooch
Date
1840-1880
Medium
Silver, glass
Dimensions
Overall: 5/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 in. ( 1.6 x 2.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description
Circular colored glass micromosaic brooch in silver alloy frame, with hinged pin and hook on reverse; center image depicts 2 birds and 6 flowers in multiple colors, surrounded by narrow sunburst design with beaded outer edge.
Credit Line
Gift of Sarah S. Lyon, 1958
Object Number
Z.2267.4
Marks
stamped: center, reverse: "800"
Gallery Label
Micromosaics such as this brooch were popular among Americans travelling to Europe in the Victorian era.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
