Washington's Sepulchre Brooch
Date1821-1831
Artist
Unknown
After
John Hill
(American, 1770 - 1850)
After
Joshua Shaw
(American, 1777 - 1860)
Medium/TechniqueGold, copper alloy, enamel
DimensionsOverall: 1 11/16 in. × 2 1/4 in. × 1/2 in. (4.29 cm × 5.72 cm × 1.27 cm)
Credit LineAcquired through the generosity of Questers, Monument Chapter, Baltimore and collections funds, in honor of Susan Schoelwer, 2017
Object numberM-5550
DescriptionBrooch with enamel on copper oval panel, featuring an image of George Washington’s first tomb, set into a gold or copper alloy bezel; hinged gold or copper alloy pin soldered to reverse of bezel.
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c. 1789-1797
1770-1790
1770 - 1790
c. 1801
c. 1789-1797
c. 1789-1797
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