Collection Highlights
Illustrations of cholera asphyxia in its different stages. Selected from cases treated at the Cholera Hospital, Rivington Street
Date:
1832
Object Number:
LIB.Y1832.Bart.Cholera
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch
Object Number:
Z.2309.10
Date:
1780-1850
Medium:
Shell, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 1.6 x 5.4 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Oval shell cameo brooch in metal a-jour bezel with hinged pin and hook on reverse; cameo depicts 2 robed figures sitting at a water well in front of trees, one figure has a sunburst halo.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
