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
Jewelry box
Object Number:
INV.12695
Date:
1820-1880
Medium:
Wood, silk, leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 3 1/4 x 6 in. ( 2.5 x 8.3 x 15.2 cm )
Marks:
stamped: center inside lid, in gilt: "E. PIERRET / ROMA"
Description:
Rectangular wooden jewelry box with oblique corners, covered with purple velvet, lid is hinged at the back, metal clasp fastener at center front, bottom covered with red waffle-textured leather; lid lined with purple satin, box lined with purple velvet, formed to hold pendant / brooch and pendant (?).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
