Collection Highlights
President Lincoln at Home, Reading the scriptures to his son and wife
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.52
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object Number:
Z.2125
Date:
1860-1880
Medium:
Gold, amethyst quartz, pearl
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 1 1/8 in. ( 3.2 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Gold brooch in Neoclassical Revival style; oval faceted amethyst in gold bezel, framed with gold laurel wreath and pseudo-Greek Key motif, gold swag set with single pearl; pin attachment.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
