Collection Highlights
Napoleon's Authorization for the Sale of the Louisiana Territory
Date:
April 24, 1803
Object Number:
MSS.Y1803
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object Number:
Z.2267.6
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Gold, other metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 2 x 3/4 in. ( 1 x 5.1 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Gold brooch with hinged pin and hook attachments on rear; brooch is overall horizontal rectangular with hollow center, the long sides are incurving and the 4 corners are rounded.
Credit Line:
Gift of Sarah S. Lyon, 1958
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
