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1927

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Brooch (USA), 1865–70

This is a brooch. It is dated 1865–70 and we acquired it in 1927. Its medium is gold, red stained ivory, enamel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Charles Hendricks. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Charles Hendricks.

  • Brooch, c. 2013
  • urushi lacquer.
  • Promised gift to the Susan Grant Lewin Collection, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian....
  • 7067.41.2016

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 6 x 5 x 1 cm (2 3/8 x 1 15/16 x 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Brooch (USA), 1865–70; gold, red stained ivory, enamel; H x W x D: 6 x 5 x 1 cm (2 3/8 x 1 15/16 x 3/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Charles Hendricks; 1927-10-10

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