Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1776
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1776.4
Medium:
Paper, broadside
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch and earring set
Object Number:
1940.85ab
Date:
1820-1850
Medium:
Metal, coral, turquoise, pearl
Dimensions:
overall (brooch): 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. ( 1.3 x 3.8 x 2.9 cm )
overall (earring): 1/2 x 5/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 1.3 x 1
Description:
Matching brooch and wire hook earring (one missing); both have an arm of coral suspending an ornament in the shape of a grape leaf, studded with turquoise and seed pearls on metal frame; brooch has hook attachment on reverse (pin missing).
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Anna Roelker
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
