Memorial brooch

early 19th century

Object Place: United States

Medium/Technique Gold, pearls, glass, hair

Dimensions Overall: 2.2cm (7/8in.)

Credit Line Bequest of Maxim Karolik

Accession Number64.889

NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionHorizontal ellipse of 21 small pearls (1 missing) around beveled glass over hair. Engraved script on back.

Inscriptions"IAC Jr / Ae 2 yrs" engraved on back.

ProvenanceProbably Codman family. Collection of Maxim Karolik by 1964; to MFA June 8, 1964, bequest.