Collection Highlights
Kerchief
Date:
1776-1777
Object Number:
1952.63
Medium:
Linen
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Stickpin in case
Object Number:
1939.269ab
Date:
1884-1890
Medium:
Gold; leather, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 7/8 in. ( 0.6 x 8.9 x 2.2 cm )
Marks:
printed: inside lid: "LASAR JOS. SELIGMANN / HOF - JUWELIER / FRANKFURT A/M / & KREUZNACH"
Description:
Gold stickpin in case; stickpin has Grecian gold coin showing male bust in profile top front, top half of pin has spiralling grooves to prevent slipping, sharp point at the bottom; red leather box has lid hinged at the back and metal clasp fastener at the front, lid is lined with white satin, box is lined with white velvet with shallow cleft to secure the pin.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss S. Adelina Moller
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
