Collection Highlights
Provisional Constitution and Ordinances for the People of the United States
Date:
1858
Object Number:
LIB.KF4550.Z9.B76
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Luce Center
Brooch and earrings
Object Number:
1977.39a-c
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Gold plating
Dimensions:
Overall (a, brooch): 1 7/8 × 1 3/8 × 7/8 in. (4.8 × 3.5 × 2.2 cm)
Overall (b and c, earrings): 1 7/8 × 3/4 × 5/8
Description:
Gold plated brooch and earrings set (demi-parure); brooch is in the form of a hollow half sphere suspending a smaller solid sphere at the bottom with bail, hinged pin and hook on reverse; earrings are solid spheres suspended from bent wire hooks; overall design of all three pieces resembles filigree scrollwork.
Gallery Label:
This demi-parure (small jewelry suite) was given to the donor's mother.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
