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Brooch (France)

This is a brooch. It is dated ca. 1820–40 and we acquired it in 1994. Its medium is gold, enamel, citrines, amethyst. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 4 x 5.1 cm (1 9/16 x 2 in.)

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Brooch (France); gold, enamel, citrines, amethyst; Overall: 4 x 5.1 cm (1 9/16 x 2 in.); Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund; 1994-32-2

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