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Pair of Brooches

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Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1845-1865

GUSN

GUSN-102158

Description

Each brooch in this matching pair is a piece of ivory carved to resemble a cherub's face with wings folded around the face and under the chin. Closure for each is a hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pins (jewelry)
ivory (tooth component)
putti (motifs)
Pin, Clothing
Brooch
Brooch

Additional Identification Number

1609

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Accession Number

1930.168ab

Reference Notes

For history of the Mason family see Winthrop, Robert C., Jr. "Memoir of Robert Means Mason," Proceedings of the Massachusetts Historical Society. XVIII, 1881, 302-317 and Carlisle, Nancy, "Cherished Possessions: A New England Legacy," (2003).

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Title Pair of ivory brooches Accession Number 1930.168
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Title Hair brooch Accession Number 1930.171
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