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Brooch (USA)

This is a Brooch. It is dated ca. 1890 and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is photograph, gilded metal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Anonymous. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

  • Frame
  • cast and fire-gilt bronze.
  • Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.
  • 1910-30-34

Its dimensions are

Overall: 3.8 diameter cm (1 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Brooch (USA); photograph, gilded metal; Overall: 3.8 diameter cm (1 1/2 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1995-12-3

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