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Object Name
Cameo Brooch
Object Number
1907-02-2
Description
Cameo brooch, oval shape. Image of woman's head facing right. Classical image. Her hair is pulled back and curled. She wears a dress with a shawl around her shoulders. The cameo is white and the background is reddish/orange colored shell. Set in gold setting with bright cut design. Pin on back.
Comment
The brooch belonged to Elizabeth Hannah Canfield (Mrs. Frederick Augustus Tallmadge)
Category
Personal Artifacts
Date Made
mid 19th century
Dimensions
1 1/4" x 3/4"
Materials
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