Collection Highlights
"St. Nicholas. Dec. 6th. A.D. 343"
Date:
1810
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1810.94
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Luce Center
Brooch and earrings in case (demi-parure)
Object Number:
1949.149a-f
Date:
1830-1840
Medium:
Gold; leather, satin, velvet
Dimensions:
Overall (brooch): 1 x 5/8 x 3/8 in. (2.5 x 1.6 x 1 cm)
each (earings): 2 x 5/8 x 1/4 in. (5.1 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm)
Case: 3
Description:
Gold brooch and earrings in case (demi-parure); gold cannetille filigree work of elaborate scrolling floral motifs; oval brooch with central floral element and scrolling arms; pendant earrings of similar design with detachable drops; French ear-wires in gold, 1 broken; red leather case (perhaps not original) lined with dark blue velvet and ivory satin; latch closure.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession notes, the demi-parure belonged to Mrs. Zachariah Lamar, the great-grandmother of the donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Mary Lamar Erwin
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
