Design for a Brooch
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Design for a Brooch

TitleDesign for a Brooch
ArtistCarlo Ansorge, German, active Rome, 1800–89
Date1860–65 19th century
MediumPen and brown ink, watercolor, graphite, ruled borders in graphite on white wove paper
Classificationjewelry
OriginRome (?), Italy Rome
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineMuseum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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