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Brooch

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1880-1930

GUSN

GUSN-23957

Description

A cluster of three metal daisies or sunflowers forms this brooch. The petals and stems are cast white metal and wrapped with a twisted wire to form a bouquet. The centers are gilded. Closure with a hinged pin and clasp on back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

brooches
pins (jewelry)
white metal
plating (metal coating)
floral patterns
flowers (plants)
Pin, Clothing
Brooch
Tin
Daisy
Brooch

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.5 x 1.375 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4910

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