Archeological-revival hat pin
ca. 1880
Medium
Gold and steel
Dimensions
Overall (confirmed): 3/4 × 3/4 × 9 3/4 in. (1.9 × 1.9 × 24.8 cm)
Classification
Metalwork-Gold and Platinum|Jewelry
Culture
Italian, Rome
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Judith H. Siegel, 2015
Accession Number
2015.406
Art Historical Context
Step into the world of 19th-century jewelry with this exquisite Archeological-revival hat pin crafted by the renowned Roman firm Castellani around 1880. Measuring nearly 10 inches long, this delicate gold and steel piece was designed to secure elaborate Victorian-era hats, blending functionality with high artistry. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture and Decorative Arts department, it exemplifies Castellani's mastery in the Metalwork-Gold and classification. Castellani, based in Rome, pioneered the Archaeological Revival style, drawing inspiration from ancient Etrusc...