Brooch

Description

Oval brooch of gold with glass covered compartment containing plaited hair surrounded by a border of seed pearls, engraved on back 'M.C. Obt. 4 Novr. 1859': English, 19th century

Museum reference

A.1938.834

Collection

Decorative and Applied Art

Object name

Brooch

Production information

Unknown
England, Northern Europe

Date

19th century

Materials

Gold, Glass, Human hair, Seed pearl

Physical description

Gold; glass covered compartment, plaited hair and seed pearls

Associations

Haddington collection (NMS)

Exhibitions

• Artistic Legacies (29 Jul 2011 - 2018)
  National Museum of Scotland