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Brooch
Elsa Freund (American, 1912–2001)
about 1959
Object Place: Deland, Florida, United States; Object Place: Eureka Springs, Arkansas, United States
Medium/Technique
Silver, glazed earthenware with fused glass
Dimensions
Overall: 7.3 x 9.8cm (2 7/8 x 3 7/8in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Betty Greg Black
Accession Number1991.240
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Brooches
DescriptionOval ceramic "stone" set with whorl-like silver wires which extend from two points in the clay. Silver foil adhered to back, to which is glued to a modern manufactured clasp. (from card)
Inscriptions"Elsa" incised on back of clay in silver foil. (from file)
Provenance1959, the artist to Betty Gregg Black, New York, NY; February 1991, given by Black to the MFA. (Accession date: March 27, 1991)
CopyrightReproduced with permission.