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1956

  • Work on this object began.

1966

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Brooch (USA), ca. 1961

This is a brooch. It was designed by Florence Nach Taylor. It is dated ca. 1961 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is cut silver tubes, pearl. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by William Taylor.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 5 x 5 x 2 cm (1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Brooch (USA), ca. 1961; Designed by Florence Nach Taylor (American, b. 1917); cut silver tubes, pearl; Overall: 5 x 5 x 2 cm (1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 13/16 in.); 1991-147-2

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