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Stickpin with round silver head set with a micromosaic of a spray of flowers on a white background surrounded by a row of white stars.
stickpins
silver (metal)
STICKPIN
1987
Unknown
5/16 in x 3/8 in (WxD) (inches)
1940.283
For information on micromosaics see Bennett, David and Daniela Mascetti, "Understanding Jewellery," (1989): 103-187; Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910," v. 1 (1991): 235-237; Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 239-246.
Title Silver and stone ring Accession Number 1940.280
Title Gold ring Accession Number 1940.281
Title Agate stickpin Accession Number 1940.282
Title Mosaic stickpin Accession Number 1940.283
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