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Object Timeline

1961

  • Work on this object began.

1963

  • Work on this object ended.

1994

  • We acquired this object.

2013

2025

  • You found it!

Brooch (USA)

This is a Brooch. It was made by Ed Wiener. It is dated 1961–63 and we acquired it in 1994. Its medium is gold, opal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Michele Wiener.

  • NY NY...right before my eyes Ring
  • electroformed copper on stones and earth.
  • Promised gift to the Susan Grant Lewin Collection, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian....
  • 7067.21.2016

Its dimensions are

Overall: 3.5 x 4 x 1.2 cm (1 3/8 x 1 9/16 x 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Brooch (USA); Made by Ed Wiener (American, 1918 - 1991); gold, opal; Overall: 3.5 x 4 x 1.2 cm (1 3/8 x 1 9/16 x 1/2 in.); Gift of Michele Wiener; 1994-12-6

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