Brooch

PeriodCirca 1860 - 1870

Place MadePossibly New Jersey, U.S.A.

MediumGold, enamel, seed pearls

Dimensions1.13 × 1.38 in. (2.9 × 3.5 cm)

ClassificationsCostume, Women's

Credit LineMuseum Collection

Object number1996.507

DescriptionA woman's oval brooch, with a central motif of a gold and black striped enamel belt buckle, set with seed pearls. The brooch's background surface is granulated with black scrollwork ornamentation. The border is a narrow black and gold enameled spiral motif. At the back, the pin includes a safety loop clasp and a small stabilizer hook at the back top.

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