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Brooch

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1850-1870

GUSN

GUSN-23965

Description

Brooch composed of faceted jet beads (a mix of hexagons and navette shapes) strung on wires. Wires arranged to form a curving leaf shape. Closure with a hinged pin and clasp on back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pins (fasteners)
pins (jewelry)
jet (coal)
faceting
foliation (pattern)
scrolling foliage
Pin, Clothing
Brooch
Jet
Cut
Foliate
Brooch

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1.5 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4918

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