Created by
Unidentified
Owned by
Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954
Date
late 19th-mid 20th century
Medium
velvet, metal, plastic, synthetic fiber
Dimensions
H x W x D: 3 × 2 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (7.6 × 6.4 × 3.8 cm)
Description
Blue faux flower accessory owned by Mary Church Terrell. The blue velvet flower brooch has attached green leaves. The velvet is stained. The brooch has a pin backing.
Place collected
Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Mary Church Terrell Family Archive
Classification
Jewelry and Adornment
Type
accessories
Topic
Clothing and dress
Domestic life
Fashion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ray and Jean Langston in memory of Mary Church and Robert Terrell
Object number
A2017.13.1.19.2.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5229f39d4-1475-4574-b01d-be7b442f384c

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