BROOCH
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
The brooch is shaped like a lovers knot. It is set with seed pearls and turquoise. The pearls are mixed with the turquoise pieces along the strands of the loops. The knot has three loops, formed like a clover. From the loops drape the two ends of the "ribbon." There is a large pearl set in the center. The pin is attached to the back across two of the loops. There are small rhinestones along the sides of the pearls and turquoise.
- Object name:
- BROOCH
- Made from:
- Gold -- seed pearls -- turquoise -- rhinestones
- Made in:
- USA
- Date made:
- 19th c.
- Size:
- 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 17.10
- Class:
- JEWELRY
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973