Collection Highlights
Badge of the Society of the Cincinnati
Date:
ca. 1802
Object Number:
1972.12ab
Medium:
Silk, gold, enamel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch (mourning)
Object Number:
INV.12549
Date:
19th century
Medium:
Gold, mother of pearl, hair
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 in. ( 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Octagonal mourning/memorial brooch in gold; round glass compartment containing woven hair and gold monogram (JJB) with frame of gold beading and mother of pearl; pin attachment.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
