Brooch Item Number: 1590/180 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Circular brooch with scalloped edge and central circular cutout and cross-pin. Outer ring of 18 oval cutouts and inner ring of 9 elliptical cutouts. Engraved line between ovals. Maker’s hallmark in square cartouche between ovals and ellipses.
Cultural Context
trade; personal decoration; status
Specific Techniques
Repousse is a type of ornamentation formed in relief in metal by hammering up from the reverse or inner side.
Item History
- Made by D. Faiseret (Maker) in Montreal, Quebec, Canada between 1760 and 1821
- Owned by Kathleen E. Reif before September 9, 1993
- Received from Kathleen E. Reif (Donor) on September 9, 1993
What
Who
- Culture
- Eastern Woodlands
- Creator
- D. Faiseret (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Kathleen E. Reif
- Received from
- Kathleen E. Reif (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
When
- Creation Date
- between 1760 and 1821
- Ownership Date
- before September 9, 1993
- Acquisition Date
- on September 9, 1993
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1590/0180