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On Display: House - Baltimore Drawing Room
Cloak pin (Knob or tieback)
1790-1810
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Brass
- Enamel on copper
Museum Object Number
1961.1219.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1961.1219.001
Object Name
Cloak pin (Knob or tieback)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
The creation place was identified as England by a previous cataloguer [Lorena Baines 2008].
Date
1790-1810
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower center of face
Inscription: "SUBLIMI VIRTICE/ SIDERA FERIAM", printed
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- American eagle
Materials
- Brass
- Enamel on copper
Techniques
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
1.874 (L) x 2.063 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.76 (L) x 5.24 (Diam)