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Brooch with miniature painting

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1830-1850

GUSN

GUSN-102026

Description

Rectangular brooch with a miniature painting on glass of a castle in black, gray and white tones set in a iron filigree mount with a hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Details

Descriptive Terms

brooches
pins (jewelry)
iron (metal)
reverse painting on glass (image-making)
glass (material)
Brooch

Additional Identification Number

1477

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Susan Smith

Accession Number

1930.333

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