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BROOCH: SILVER SWAN

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Silver metal swan brooch with textured wing feathers.

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Registration number
cwa-org-43-1988.53.3
Item type
Objects
Width
30 mm
Height or length
42 mm
Keywords
Jewellery
COSTUME ACCESSORIES
fashion
Museum Of Childhood
Photographed 2023
Statement of significance

Social and fashion history. Six assorted brooches featuring birds and other fauna.

Subiaco Museum

Subiaco Museum

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