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Sam Kramer (American, 1913–1964)
about 1950
Object Place: New York, New York

Medium/Technique Silver; green glass taxidermy eye
Dimensions Overall: 7.3 x 3.8 x 1.6 cm (2 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 5/8 in.)
Credit Line The Daphne Farago Collection
Accession Number2006.291
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentBrooches

DescriptionCircular sterling silver disk is surmounted by green taxidermy eye and three silver eyelashes. Curved element connects upper and lower disk.
Marks On rear of upper disk is device of a mushroom within a circle surmounted by two semi-circles and "Sterling"
ProvenanceMark A. McDonald; Daphne Farago, January 7, 1994. Daphne Farago; to MFA, 2006, gift of Daphne Farago.
Copyright© Estate of Sam Kramer