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Memorial brooch for S. Codman
1844
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Gold, enamel, glass, hair.
Dimensions
Overall: 3.8cm (1 1/2in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Maxim Karolik
Accession Number64.898
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ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Brooches
DescriptionRectangular with cut corners, black enamel in gold, elliptical beveled glass over graying hair. Engraved script on back.
Inscriptions"S Codman / Obt May 7th 1844 / AE 85" engraved script on back.
ProvenanceMemorial brooch for S. Codman, died 1844. Descended in Codman family; collection of Maxim Karolik by 1964; to MFA June 8, 1964, bequest.