Portrait Brooch

Jewelry

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Portrait Brooch

Entry/Object ID

2025.16.312

Description

Porcelain disk portrait brooch attached by 6 prongs to a brass backing. Small transfer portrait of a woman with two purple flowers in her hair and a choker of pearls around her neck. Faded green background. Irregular gold border painted with textured dots. Style of dress and hair hint at Edwardian period. 1 3/16" round

Collection

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Category

Jewelry
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1900 - 1920