Brooch with miniature painting on porcelain

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1850-1870

GUSN

GUSN-102023

Description

Oval brooch with miniature painting on porcelain of a reclining young woman reading a book, set in a gold mount with foliate engraving, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Details

Descriptive Terms

brooches
miniatures (paintings)
pins (jewelry)
gold (metal)
porcelain
Pin, Clothing
Brooch
Brooch

Additional Identification Number

1474

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 3/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1927.877

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