Collection Highlights
Dragonfly table lamp
Date:
ca. 1900-1906
Object Number:
N84.113.1
Medium:
Glass, bronze
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object Number:
INV.11945
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Gold, pearls, hair, ivory, textile, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Rectangular mourning brooch in gold, comprising glass compartment containing curled strands of brown hair on ivory and backed with blue textile; framed by 22 pearls; pin attachment.
Credit Line:
Gift of Catherine R.B. Mackie
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
