Brooch

Title:

Charles W. Foss

Object Name:

Brooch

Object ID:

1989.050.02

Creator:

French, David M. (1826-1910)

Place of Origin:

Newburyport, MA

Date:

1860

Description:

Brooch. Portrait of Charles W. Foss (1830-1912), by David M. French (1826-1910). White bas relief bust on salmon-colored background. Oval, ivory cameo in gold frame. Pin on back.

Material:

Metal
Skeletal
Ivory

Provenance:

Charles W. Foss (1830-1912) was the brother-in-law of sculptor David M. French (1826-1910). Charles W. Foss was the grandfather of the donors, Emily E. Foss (1908-2000) and Elinor F. Evison (1914-2005).

Credit Line:

Gift of Emily E. Foss and Elinor F. Evison

People:

Foss, Charles W. (1830-1912), French, David M. (1826-1910), Foss, Emily E. (1908-2000), Evison, Elinor F. (1914-2005)