Brooch with photograph
Classification:
Date:
1840-1910
Medium:
Metal, paper, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Round brooch; obverse comprises photograph of unidentified woman inside clear glass compartment; reverse is Japanese one-yen coin; metal pin attachment.
Credit Line:
Gift of De Witt C. Judson
Object Number:
1939.593
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
9204
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Necklace (sautoir)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1910
Medium:
Gold, gemstones
Dimensions:
Overall: 200 x 1/2 in. ( 508 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Long gold chain set with wide variety of gemstones, coins, figures. Includes a California Gold token marked 1857 (produced for the tourist trade in the late 19th century).
Object Number:
INV.12670
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
9203
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Necklace (sautoir)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1912
Medium:
Gold, gemstones
Dimensions:
Overall: 200 x 1/2 in. ( 508 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Long gold chain set with wide variety of gemstones, coins, charms, cameos and intaglios; one charm resembles Tiffany favrile glass.
Object Number:
INV.12669
Marks:
inscription: engraved on bezel of agate cameo: "H.v.F.R./1912"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1912
eMuseum Object ID:
9202
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Onyx, gold, pearls
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 3/4 in. ( 0.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Round onyx brooch set in gold, mounted with cross comprising 11 small pearls set in gold; pin attachment.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
INV.12654
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
9198
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch
Classification:
Date:
1860-1947
Medium:
Mother-of-pearl, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Cross-shaped mother-of-pearl brooch with 1 smaller cross inserted into each of the cross's 4 angles; "Bethlehem" inscribed on front.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Isabella Vaché Cox
Object Number:
1947.109
Marks:
engraved: on front on brooch: "Bethlehem"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1947
eMuseum Object ID:
9197
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Gold, hair, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Round mourning brooch in gold; plaited hair under glass; initials in gold ("RH") under glass; pin attachment.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Elizabeth Harison & Mr. William Harison
Object Number:
1941.300
Marks:
gold wire: center front of brooch: "RH"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
9196
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch
Classification:
Date:
19th century
Medium:
Gold, enamel, pearls, hair
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 1 in. ( 3.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Elongated octagonal mourning brooch of gold; oval glass frame containing braided hair and surrounded by 26 small pearls; black enamel covers the rest of the surface; pin attachment.
Object Number:
INV.12650
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
9142
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch (mourning)
Classification:
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.
Object Number:
INV.12549
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
9141
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Metal, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 4.4 x 1.9 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Mosaic brooch in the shape of a lute; floral designs in pink, green and cream decorate the surface; maker's mark stamped on reverse; pin attachment.
Object Number:
INV.12548
Marks:
stamped: on reverse: maker's mark "FAP" in oval, with the words "Made in / Italy"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
9140
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Brooch
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Citrine, pearls, gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description:
Brooch comprising large round faceted citrine surrounded by 20 pearls set on gold wires; brooch clasp in gold.
Object Number:
INV.12547
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
9139
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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