Memorial brooch for Catherine Codman
1850
Object PlaceUnited States
Object Place for LabelUnited States
Medium/TechniqueGold; pearls, lacquer
DimensionsHeight x width: 7/8 x 11/16 in. (2.2 x 1.8 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Maxim Karolik
Accession number64.905
On View
Not on viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
Inscriptions"Mrs Catharine W Codman, / Obt Jany 7th 1850 / AE 54 yrs" in script on back. (from card)ProvenanceMemorial brooch for Mrs. Catharine W. Codman, died 1850. Descended in Codman family; collection of Maxim Karolik by 1964; to MFA June 8, 1964, bequest.
1855
about 1807
1800–30
1892
early 19th century
1820–29
1800–50