Collection Highlights
Corcoran Legion Fifth regiment. Col. William McEvily. A few good men are wanted to fill up Capt. Wm. L. Monegan's company. This is a splendid opportunity for young men to join a Crack Regiment.
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
PR.055.3.189
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object Number:
INV.12660
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Garnet, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Garnet brooch in three-dimensional rosette form; garnets are rose-cut and set in closed settings.
Gallery Label:
Attached tag claims that the brooch is "from Philadelphia Exp.[osition] 1876"; the style of the brooch and cut of the stones suggest an earlier date; 2 garnets missing (1 enclosed with brooch).
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
