Custom House Ornament

Object/Artifact

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Key West Art & Historical Society

U.S. Customs House ornament: © Key West Art & Historical Society
U.S. Customs House ornament

© Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Custom House Ornament

Entry/Object ID

2015.11.0002a

Description

Christmas ornament of the Custom House hanging from knotted thread. This 1994 ornament made for the Florida Easter Seal Society is number 1305/3000 as certified by The Charleston Mint. The ornament is 24k gold atop brass. The artist responsible for the design is Ann Irvine.

Use

Used to decorate trees during the holidays.

Collection

Artifact Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Irvine, Ann

Role

Artist

Manufacturer

The Charleston Mint

Date made

circa 1994

Time Period

20th Century

Place

City

Brevard

State/Province

North Carolina

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Ornament, Christmas Tree

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Ornament, Holiday

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Decoration, Holiday

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Holiday Objects

Nomenclature Class

Ceremonial Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

3-1/4 in

Width

3 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Metal

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Very Good