Collection Highlights
The N. O. massacre
Date:
1866
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1866.43
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch fragment
Object Number:
INV.12509b
Date:
1820-1880
Medium:
Brass, enamel, pearls
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 3.2 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Brooch fragment (hook half); overall shape is triangular made of openwork scroll design; each corner has a cluster of pearls in the form of a flower, there is a larger pearl flower at the center; the brass is painted with black and white enamel.
Gallery Label:
According to a note found with this jewelry fragment, this belonged to Helen Davidson Turner, one of John Pintard's granddaughters.
Credit Line:
Gift of Helen M. Turner, 1918
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
