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Oval shell cameo, depicts a woman in profile in classical dress.
cameos
Sculpture
Relief
Cameo
Cameo
144
Unknown
1 13/16 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)
1923.692
For information on cameos see Bennett, David and Daniela Mascetti, "Understanding Jewellery," (1989); Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910," v. 1 (1991): 215-232; Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 227-236; Miller, Anna M. "Cameos Old & New," 3rd Edition (2005).
Title Seal ring Accession Number 1923.691
Title Cameo Accession Number 1923.692
Title Cameo Accession Number 1923.693
Title Hat pin Accession Number 1932.827
Title Silver watch Accession Number 1932.2234
Title Hair chain Accession Number 1933.977
Title Hair watch chain Accession Number 1953.36
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