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Brooch: M.12-1988

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Carved bone, partly stained yellow; in the shape of a magnolia flower; gilt-metal pin fastener on the back, gold safety chain attached.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Dr R.A. Silow in memory of his wife, Bertha St Aubyn Silow

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 6.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1988-07-25) by Silow, R. A., Dr

Dating

Circa 1957 - 1968

Components of the work

Pin Fastener composed of gilt-metal
Safety Chain composed of gold

Materials used in production

Bone

Techniques used in production

Carving

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.12-1988
Primary reference Number: 167202
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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