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Brooch (USA)

This is a brooch. It was made by Francisco Rebajes. It is dated ca. 1950–60 and we acquired it in 1990. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Eitel and Frances Groeschke in memory of Pauline and Frank Rebajes.

  • Due Respiri Necklace
  • gold.
  • Promised gift to the Susan Grant Lewin Collection, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian....
  • 7067.84.2016

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 3 x 6.5 x 1.5 cm (1 3/16 x 2 9/16 x 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Brooch (USA); Made by Francisco Rebajes (American, b. Dominican Republic, 1907 - 1990); silver; H x W x D: 3 x 6.5 x 1.5 cm (1 3/16 x 2 9/16 x 9/16 in.); Gift of Eitel and Frances Groeschke in memory of Pauline and Frank Rebajes; 1990-108-9

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