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Memorial brooch for Catherine Amory
about 1831
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Gold; hair, pearls, crystal
Dimensions
Overall: 2.2cm (7/8in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Maxim Karolik
Accession Number64.896
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ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Brooches
DescriptionShaped rectangular frame, gold and black enamel lettered around chased inner gold and hair under glass. Script engraving on back.
Inscriptions"Mrs Cathe Amory / Obt July 20th 1831 / Aet 70" engraved in script on back
ProvenanceMemorial brooch for Catherine Amory, died 1831. Collection of Maxim Karolik by 1964; to MFA June 8, 1964, bequest.