Collection Highlights
Tammany Bank
Date:
ca. 1875
Object Number:
1937.1237
Medium:
Iron, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch (mourning)
Object Number:
INV.11946
Date:
19th century
Medium:
Gold, jet, pearls, hair, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 1/2 in. ( 2.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Oval gold mourning brooch comprising braided hair inside glass compartment, surrounded by small pearls and faceted jet beads (4 missing, 16 remaining); pin attachment.
Credit Line:
Gift of Catherine R.B. Mackie
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
