Collection Highlights
Napoleon's Authorization for the Sale of the Louisiana Territory
Date:
April 24, 1803
Object Number:
MSS.Y1803
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object Number:
1977.35e
Date:
1790-1830
Medium:
Glass, gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 3/8 in. ( 3.2 x 3.8 x 1 cm )
Description:
Circular brooch of blue glass ground with micro-mosaic at the center, hinged pin on reverse; scene on obverse depicts ancient ruins, possibly Italian.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
