Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1927.59
Medium:
Plaster with wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brooch / pendant
Object Number:
Z.2309.6
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Hair, gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 1 3/8 x 1 7/8 in. ( 1.6 x 3.5 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Brooch / pendant (mourning?) in the form of a cross covered with woven hair, with gold fitting at the end of each arm; loop finding at the top, hinge and hook on reverse (pin missing).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
