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Brooch

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1850-1870

GUSN

GUSN-100997

Description

Rectangular brooch with an enameled polychrome scene of Lake Geneva set in gold frame accented with curved gold border and beads, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Details

Descriptive Terms

brooches
pins (jewelry)
Pin, Clothing
Brooch
Brooch

Additional Identification Number

440

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Switzerland

Dimensions

1 9/16 x 2 1/8 x 3/16 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1927.875

Exhibition Notes

"Hidden Treasures from Elegant Eras," Historic Jewelry from the Collections of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities presented by Shreve, Crump & Low, September 15 - November 30, 1995.

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