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Brooch

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1870-1920

GUSN

GUSN-23952

Description

This mother-of-pearl oval brooch is mounted in a silver frame with a hinged pin and clasp closure on the back. .

Details

Descriptive Terms

pins (fasteners)
pins (jewelry)
mother of pearl
silver (metal)
Pin, Clothing
Brooch
Shell
Sterling Silver
Polished
Brooch

Inscription

Impressed stamp on back: ""STERLING""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 x 1.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4905

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