Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cameo brooch
Object Number:
INV.5
Date:
ca. 1861
Medium:
Shell, gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. ( 3.8 x 4.1 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on underside of cameo: "Jules Libulhorn [?] / 1861"
Description:
Oval cameo brooch; male profile portrait bust carved in shell. shell is cracked in two places.
Gallery Label:
The cameo bears an inscription: "Jules Libulhorn [?] / 1861". It is unclear whether this refers to the subject or the maker.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
