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Subiaco Museum > Records

BROOCH: DRAGONFLY

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Overview

Black and gold dragonfly brooch with pearl shell sings, 'Hamburg' written on one wing.
From a Museum of Childhood collection.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1988.51.4

Item type

Objects

Width

40 mm

Height or length

35 mm

Keywords

Photographed 2023

COSTUME ACCESSORIES

Jewellery

Museum Of Childhood

Statement of significance

Social and fashion history. Nine assorted brooches featuring insects.

Last modified

Monday, 9 October, 2023

Completeness

72

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