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William Edgar Brigham

Brooch

Maker

William Edgar Brigham (American, 1885-1962), (RISD 1903-1907; RISD Faculty 1913-1927, Decorative Design/Jewelry+Metalsmithing)

Title

Brooch

Year

ca. 1860-1880

Medium

  • Silver with moonstone,
  • topaz,
  • tourmaline,
  • Amethyst,
  • and jade

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Silver with moonstone,
  • topaz,
  • tourmaline,
  • Amethyst,
  • and jade

Materials

silver, stone, moonstone, topaz, tourmaline, Amethyst, jade

Geography

Place Made: Providence; Place Made: Rhode Island

Dimensions

5.4 cm (2 1/8 inches) (height)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

"PERUZZI"; "BOSTON"

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Davis

Object Number

81.126

Type

  • Jewelry

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William Edgar Brigham (American, 1885-1962)
Brooch, ca. 1860-1880
Silver with moonstone, topaz, tourmaline, amethyst, and jade
5.4 cm (2 1/8 inches) (height)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Davis 81.126

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