BROOCH, 'Mother'
H2001.95
Brooch made from tortoise shell and pearl shell with brass clip enclosure on reverse. The tortoise shell is shaped as a wing with a pearl shell strip and heart shape. This is attached to the tortoise shell with small nails . Engraved on the pearl shell: 'MOTHER'.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H2001.95 |
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| Accession Date: | 16 Oct 2001 |
| Acquisition Year: | 2001 |
| Credit: | Miss Jean McGauran |
Material
| Mother of Pearl/Shell | 0 - Whole |
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| Tortoiseshell/Skeletal |
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| Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 78mm |
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| width | 22mm |
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| depth | 1cm |
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