Brooch
about 1820-30 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This topaz brooch originally belonged to Jane Morris. Jane Morris, known as Janey, was the wife of the artist, designer and socialist William Morris. She was often painted by the artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti. Some of her jewels, including items given to her by Rossetti, were bequeathed to the V&A by her daughter May in 1938.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Topaz in a gold filigree frame. |
| Brief description | Topaz brooch in a filigree frame, West European, made between 1820-30 |
| Physical description | Topaz brooch in a gold filigree frame. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by May Morris |
| Object history | Formerly in the possession of Mrs William Morris. |
| Summary | This topaz brooch originally belonged to Jane Morris. Jane Morris, known as Janey, was the wife of the artist, designer and socialist William Morris. She was often painted by the artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti. Some of her jewels, including items given to her by Rossetti, were bequeathed to the V&A by her daughter May in 1938. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.45-1939 |
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| Record created | February 16, 2006 |
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