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Oval shell cameo brooch in gold mount, depicts Eos (Greek) or Aurora (Roman) the goddess of the "Dawn" accompanied by a winged putto over a rising sun, plain gold mount, hinged pin and hook on reverse.
pins (jewelry)
BROOCH
138
Unknown
Italy or France
1 11/16 in x 1 5/16 in x 1/4 in (HxWxD) (inches)
1939.247
For information on cameos see Bennett, David and Daniela Mascetti, "Understanding Jewellery," (1989); Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910," v. 1 (1991): 215-232; Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 227-236; Miller, Anna M. "Cameos Old & New," 3rd Edition (2005). Fowle, Britton and Welles genealogy found on Ancestry.com and Familysearch.org
Title Pair of knee buckles Accession Number 1939.246 ab
Title Cameo pin Accession Number 1939.247
Title Gold lorgnettes Accession Number 1939.248
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