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Black iron wire filigree brooch in the form of a stylized flower and a wire filigree drop with five tassels, hinged pin and hook on reverse.
pins (jewelry)
BROOCH
1588
Unknown
England or France
2 in x 2 in x 3/8 in (HxWxD) (inches)
1932.2542
"Hidden Treasures from Elegant Eras," Historic Jewelry from the Collections of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities presented by Shreve, Crump & Low, September 15 - November 30, 1995.
For more information on Berlin Iron jewelry see Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910," v. 2 (1991): 698-702; Dawes, Ginny Redington and Corinne Davidov, "Victorian Jewelry: Unexplored Treasures," (1991): 110-114; Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995); 257; Newman, Harold, "Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry," (1981): 37; Phillips, Clare, "Jewels and Jewelry," (2000): 72-73.
Title Pair of earrings Accession Number 1929.1066 ab
Title Single earring Accession Number 1929.1067
Title Hair pendant Accession Number 1929.1068
Title Pendant Accession Number 1929.1069
Title g - Seven brass buttons Accession Number 1929.1093 a
Title g - Seven buttons Accession Number 1929.1094 a
Title Pair of painted buttons Accession Number 1929.1095 ab
Title Filigree breast pin Accession Number 1932.2541
Title Pair of bracelets Accession Number 1932.2548 ab
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