Collection Highlights
"In relation to Foreign Nations." Draft of Federalist #64
Date:
ca. 1788
Object Number:
MSS.JohnJayPapers.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object Number:
Z.2267.4
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Silver, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 in. ( 1.6 x 2.9 x 2.5 cm )
Marks:
stamped: center, reverse: "800"
Description:
Circular colored glass micromosaic brooch in silver alloy frame, with hinged pin and hook on reverse; center image depicts 2 birds and 6 flowers in multiple colors, surrounded by narrow sunburst design with beaded outer edge.
Gallery Label:
Micromosaics such as this brooch were popular among Americans travelling to Europe in the Victorian era.
Credit Line:
Gift of Sarah S. Lyon, 1958
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
