Collection Highlights
Grenadier cap
1740-1770
1890.3
Wool, linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object name
Brooch
Date
1840-1880
Medium
Marble, chalcedony, gold
Dimensions
Overall: 3/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 1 x 5.4 x 4.4 cm )
Description
Oval mosaic brooch in black marble with chalcedony inlay of a white flower with 3 buds on leafy stem, bezel surrounded by a twisted garland of pears; hinge and hook on reverse (pin missing).
Object Number
Z.2309.1
Marks
incised: on reverse, near center: "Yz"
Gallery Label
Mosaic jewelry such as this brooch was popular among American tourists in Europe during the Victorian era. This style is characteristic of the work being done in Florence at that time.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
