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Micromosaic Bar Pin

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1870-1890

GUSN

GUSN-101955

Description

Micromosaic bar pin with three blue flowers within a circle at center and two white feather fans on either side set in gold mount with applied gold bead border and hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pins (jewelry)
BROOCH

Additional Identification Number

1406

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Italy

Dimensions

1/2 in x 1 5/8 in x 7/16 in (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1934.2342

Reference Notes

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.

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