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Brooch

Brooch
Object name 
Brooch
Date 
ca. 1898
Medium 
Metal
Dimensions 
Overall: 2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 5.1 x 3.2 cm )
Description 
Metal brooch with pin-back; oval shaped upper piece with red, white and blue studs; lower circular piece with battleship Maine and inscription "THE BATTLESHIP/MAINE"; upper and lower piece connected by links.
Object Number 
Z.2730.13
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.