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Dateca. 1868
Dimensions5.08 × 2.54 cm (2 × 1 in.)
Markings"Antique Black Breast Pin/ Very old, family piece of jewelry belonged to Mrs. Wm. [William] Leighton Sr. mother of Mrs. Eliza Leighton Barrett wife of Dr. Henry Augustus Barrett, date of 1868."
Credit LineGift of Miss Mary Leighton, in memory of Mrs. Eliza Leighton Barrett (1938)
Object numberPER1810
DescriptionOblong brooch (breast pin), black with incised design similar to a star burst. Pearl at center. Scalloped edges. Unknown material, set on a gold pin. Mounted on cardstock, upon which the donor described the souvenir. Similar to bracelet Per1832.