Collection Highlights
Old Christmas : from the Sketch book of Washington Irving
Date:
1878
Object Number:
LIB.PS2069.C4
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch in case
Object Number:
Z.2137ab
Date:
1825-1900
Medium:
Coral, gold; leather, wood, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall (brooch): 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 3 in. (3.2 x 7 x 7.6 cm)
Case: 1 3/4 x 4 1/8 x 5 5/8 in. ( 4.4 x 10.5 x 14.3 cm )
Description:
Floral bouquet coral brooch with gold frame in case, hinged pin and hook at opposite side; case is wooden covered with brown leather, lid and box are hinged at the back with metal clasp fastener front center, lid is lined with light blue satin.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Dorothy Ritterband, 1946
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
