Brooch
ca. 1873 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
The design for the posy holder, in the form of a hand holding a vase, survives in the National Archives at Kew. Cheaper, mass produced jewellery was within the means of most people. It included souvenirs and novelties like this brooch.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silvered brass |
| Brief description | Silvered brass, England, Birmingham, about 1873; made by B.H. Joseph & Co |
| Physical description | Posy holder brooch, in the form of a hand holding a vase. Silvered brass, clip within to hold posy. |
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| Marks and inscriptions |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs John Hull Grundy |
| Summary | The design for the posy holder, in the form of a hand holding a vase, survives in the National Archives at Kew. Cheaper, mass produced jewellery was within the means of most people. It included souvenirs and novelties like this brooch. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.20-1977 |
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| Record created | April 10, 2008 |
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