Brooch containing portrait of Prince Leopold 1857
Gilt metal pin with photograph | 2.8 x 3.0 x 0.7 cm (whole object) | RCIN 53596
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A circular gilt metal brooch containing a photograph of a head and shoulder length portrait of a young Prince Leopold. The brooch is decorated with a twisted, rope design on the outer rim and a inner border of gilt metal balls.
The brooch is inscribed on the back: 'Leopold/ Xmas 1857'. The photograph dates from August 1857 (RCIN 2900110).Provenance
Christmas gift, dating 1857, possibly given to Queen Victoria
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Gilt metal pin with photograph
Measurements
2.8 x 3.0 x 0.7 cm (whole object)
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