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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Italian, probably Neapolitan
Title:Brooch with bird, fruits and flowers
Date Made:ca. 1840-1850
Type:Adornment
Materials:Coral, gold
Place Made:Europe; Italy; Naples
Measurements:overall: 2 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 1 3/16 in.; 6.6675 x 5.715 x 3.0163 cm
Narrative Inscription:  None
Accession Number:  MH 1948.1.7.1.I(b).J
Credit Line:Gift of Henrietta Franchois Fitzmaurice (Class of 1896) in memory of Esther C. Fitzmaurice and Sarah A. Start (Class of 1852)
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Pin-brooch with individually attached carved coral flowers, leaves and bird. A pendant group of flowers and leaves hangs from the main section of the brooch.

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