Oval micromosaic stickpin of St. Peter's Basilica in black glass ground.
stickpins
glass (material)
STICKPIN
2077
Unknown
Italy
13/16 in x 1/2 in (WxD) (inches)
1932.846
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 Brooch Accession Number 1932.844
Title Brooch Accession Number 1932.845
Title Stickpin Accession Number 1932.846
Title Stickpin Accession Number 1932.847
Title Brooch Accession Number 1932.848
Title Brooch Accession Number 1932.849
Title Brooch Accession Number 1932.850
Title Cuff Buttons Accession Number 1932.852 ab
Title Cuff Buttons Accession Number 1932.853 ab
Title Brooch Accession Number 1932.854
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