Gold circular brooch with applied fleur de lis and black enamel scrolls, center set with basket weave brown hair under glass and surrounded by a row of pearls, hinged pin and hook on reverse.
brooches
pins (jewelry)
BROOCH
"M. D. C. / Sept. 24. 1850 / and Sept. 24. 1875. / C. A. C." (Engraved)
668
Unknown
1/2 in (D), 1 3/8 in (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Edwin Buckingham Sears
1987.627
For more information on the collection of Edwin B. Sears see the catalogue Sander, Penny J., ed. "Earliest Recollections: Furnishings from the Family of Edwin B. Sears" (1984).
Title Gold necklace with locket Accession Number 1987.626
Title Hair brooch Accession Number 1987.627
Title Hair brooch Accession Number 1987.628
Title Hair brooch Accession Number 1987.629
Title Gold and turquoise brooch Accession Number 1987.630
Title Gold ring Accession Number 1987.631
Title Silver brooch Accession Number 1987.632
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