Object Details
Designer
Alexis Falize, French, 1811–1898
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Golden brooch in form of pendant. At top, green cabochon-cut gem supports gold chains off of which hang two more green stones, one cabochon-cut, the second, an ovoid shape. Four drop pearls appear through- out the design.
Credit Line
Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. Gustav E. Kissel
Date
ca. 1855
Accession Number
1950-6-1
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
jewelry
Object Name
Drawing
Type
Drawing
Medium
Brush and gouache, gum varnish over graphite on tan wove paper
Dimensions
45.7 x 35.6 cm (18 x 14 in.)
made in
Paris, France
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Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_1950-6-1