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Round micromosaic brooch of a white dove holding a sprig of leaves and berries in its beak in black glass ground, all set in metal mount with hinged pin and hook on reverse.
pins (jewelry)
glass (material)
BROOCH
1388
Unknown
Italy
1 1/8 in x 1 7/16 in x 1/4 in (HxWxD) (inches)
1932.848
For more information on mosaic jewelry, see: Becker, Vivienne, "Antique and 20th Century Jewellery," (1989): 155-166; Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910," (1991): 232-237; Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 239-245; Gere, Charlotte, "American & European Jewelry, 1830-1914," (1975): 126-128; Phillips, Clare, "Jewels and Jewelry," (2000): 74-75.
Title Brooch Accession Number 1932.844
Title Brooch Accession Number 1932.845
Title Stickpin Accession Number 1932.846
Title Stickpin Accession Number 1932.847
Title Brooch Accession Number 1932.848
Title Brooch Accession Number 1932.849
Title Brooch Accession Number 1932.850
Title Cuff Buttons Accession Number 1932.852 ab
Title Cuff Buttons Accession Number 1932.853 ab
Title Brooch Accession Number 1932.854
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