Collection Highlights
Central Park Competition Entry No. 29
Date:
March, 1858
Object Number:
PR.003.233
Medium:
Ink and Wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch and earrings set (demi-parure)
Object Number:
Z.2303a-c
Date:
1820-1880
Medium:
Coral, gold
Dimensions:
overall (brooch): 1/2 x 7/8 x 7/8 in. ( 1.3 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm )
overall (each earring): 1/2 x 1/2 x 7/8 in. ( 1.3 x 1.
Description:
Coral cameo and gold brooch and earrings set; all have bust of figure (George Washington?) surrounded with scalloped a-jour bezel; brooch has hinged pin and hook attachments on reverse; earrings have wire hooks.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
