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Brooch

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1880-1920

GUSN

GUSN-23955

Description

This brooch is formed from cast white metal in a geometric, Art Deco style, set with clear paste gems and triangles of faux mother-of-pearl. Closure with hinged pin on back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pins (fasteners)
pins (jewelry)
white metal
paste (glass)
glass (material)
Pin, Clothing
Brooch
Paste Gem
Shell
Unidentified Metal
Inlaid
Brooch

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 x 0.875 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4908

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