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Brooch
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Brooch
- Place of origin:
London (made)
- Date:
ca. 1855-73 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Emanuel, Harry (maker)
- Materials and Techniques:
Gold, enamel, pearls and hair
- Credit Line:
Given by Miss Dorothy Simmons
- Museum number:
M.2-1965
- Gallery location:
Jewellery, Rooms 91, The William and Judith Bollinger Gallery, case 18, shelf C, box 8
In addition to hearts and cupids, love could be expressed through many other symbols: flowers, hands, anchors, knots, musical instruments or as here nesting birds. The 'language of flowers' was much used. Ivy represented friendship, fidelity and marriage. The Forget-me-not, used on this jewel, stood for true love.