Brooch

Unknown

1750–1800

Brooch by Unknown

Medium

jewelry

Classification

jewelry

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Gift of Gertrude Sampson

Accession Number

1962-26-1

About this artwork

In the shape of a low, wide basket filled with a floral and foliate arrangement, composed of rose-cut diamonds set in silver and gold. Reverse features closed settings; double-pronged pin, the longer of which slips under c-clasp. Possibly originally part of a tiara or a hair ornament.

About the Artist

Unknown

The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...

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