Not currently on display at the V&A

Brooch and Case

ca. 1980 - 2000 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Curved, two-dimensional, steel brooch in the form of a horned figure. The circular holes that form the eyes and mouth are edged with gold. The box of cardboard covered with brown paper, with a label for Santa Fe East with red lettering.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Brooch
  • Case
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Steel and gold brooch, in the form of a horned figure, Santa Fe, New Mexico, late 20th century. With cardboard case.
Physical description
Curved, two-dimensional, steel brooch in the form of a horned figure. The circular holes that form the eyes and mouth are edged with gold. The box of cardboard covered with brown paper, with a label for Santa Fe East with red lettering.
Dimensions
  • Brooch height: 87mm
  • Brooch width: 29mm
  • Brooch depth: 8mm
Marks and inscriptions
[?] Cotter © [engraved signature on back of brooch]
Credit line
Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein
Other numbers
  • LOAN:AMERICANFRIENDS.179-2003 - Previous loan number
  • 135 - Goldstein Collection number
Collection
Accession number
M.95:1,2-2011

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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