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Unidentified

“Bird in Flight” Brooch

1867

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Unidentified

“Bird in Flight” Brooch

1867

Physical Qualities Gold, turquoise, topaz, 1 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 1/2 in. (3.2 x 5.7 x 1.3 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Ellen Howard Bayard
Object Number 1936.47.25
Outspread wings; wings, back, tail are set with turquoises

Markings: Reverse, wing tip: Small stamp that looks like a dragonfly seen from the side

Maker

Unidentified

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