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Brooch

Date

ca. 1850

GUSN

GUSN-102049

Description

Small gold brooch in the shape of the number 6 with foliate engraving.

Details

Descriptive Terms

brooches
pins (jewelry)
BROOCH

Additional Identification Number

1500

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9/16 in x 5/16 in x 1/8 in (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1954.130

Exhibition Notes

"Jewelry at Historic New England," Online exhibit presented by Historic New England launched September 30, 2007 at www.historicnewengland.org/jewelryhistory/.

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