Brooch
1820-1830 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This citrine 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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| Materials and techniques | Gold filigree, set with a large citrine and small emeralds and rubies |
| Brief description | Gold filigree brooch set with a large citrine and small emeralds and rubies. West European, 1820-30. Formerly the property of Janey Morris. |
| Physical description | Oblong with rounded corners. The twelve small rubies and emeralds are set in the filigree decoration surrounding the central citrine. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by May Morris |
| Object history | Previously owned by May Morris. |
| Production | West European |
| Summary | This citrine 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.43-1939 |
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| Record created | March 14, 2003 |
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