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Source Description
During the 1300s, brooches like this were ordinarily worn at the neck to clasp a lady's cloak or dress. They could also be sewn into a garment or hat as an ornament.
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Document identity
localId
136926
label
Brooch (Element of Garment Clasp)
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obj
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object
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Source metadata
id
136926
contentType
object
title
Brooch (Element of Garment Clasp)
description
During the 1300s, brooches like this were ordinarily worn at the neck to clasp a lady's cloak or dress. They could also be sewn into a garment or hat as an ornament.
date
c. 1400
rights
CC0
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CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q60778971
genreSpecific
Jewelry
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1
source
import
dimensionsRaw
Diameter: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
cul
France, Paris
accession
1961.403
Source extras
tec
gold, gilt silver and pearls
tombstone
Brooch (Element of Garment Clasp), c. 1400. France, Paris. Gold, gilt silver and pearls; diameter: 2 cm (13/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of James J. Rorimer, 1961.403
collection
MED - Gothic
creditline
Gift of James J. Rorimer
updatedAt
2026-05-29 06:59:24.787000
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136926
dept
Medieval Art
coll
MED - Gothic
med
gold, gilt silver and pearls
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1
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0
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photo
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