Brooch with woman's portrait

Jewellery

Inventory number
2021.6.1.6.JW.BC.C1840.FR
Description
Oval silver brooch mounted with a miniature portrait of a young woman represented in a white bonnet hat decorated with a pink rose on the side, knot with a bow under the chin. The lady is wearing a lace fichu collar on her shoulders.
Materials
Metal
Watercolor on ivory
Glass
Mother-of-pearl
Origin
circa 1840 France
Dimensions
Length : 3 cm
Height : 3.2 cm