Collection Highlights
The Child's Anti-Slavery Book
Date:
1859
Object Number:
LIB.E449.C5372
Medium:
Bound volume
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch / pendant
Object Number:
1942.46
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Silver, glass paste, mother of pearl, gold, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 2 in. ( 4.8 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Silver sevigné brooch set with green-foiled paste; mother of pearl pendant suspended from center; pearl set at top; backed with gold; sewn to piece of black velvet by 2 loops at top.
Gallery Label:
This piece would have been sewn to a garment or suspended from a velvet ribbon around the neck; it was backed with gold to protect the wearer's skin and/or clothing.
Credit Line:
Gift of Adelaide Milton DeGroot
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
