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Cameo of a Maenad (follower of Dionysus)
Cameo of a Maenad (follower of Dionysus)

Cameo of a Maenad (follower of Dionysus)

Maker
Dateca. 1850
Geographic OriginItaly
MediumGold, carved shell
DimensionsOverall: H 1 3/4 x W 1 1/2 in. (H 4.4 x W 3.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Isabel Faitoute McCready and Estherine A. McCready, 1951
Object number51.83
On View
On view
Object NameCameo | Brooch
Title Details
Label Caption Title Cameo of a Maenad (follower of Dionysus)
Label Caption Title Cameo brooch
ProvenanceMisses Estherina F. and Isabel Faitoute McCready; brooch belonged to donors' mother, Isabel Faitoute (Mrs. William R McCready); donors were granddaughters of William S. Faitoute; card file notes "see photo 51.84 of portrait of Isabel Faitoute McCready" (original owner of brooch)Exhibition History"Jewelry: From Pearls to Platinum to Plastic," Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey (June 27, 2015-ongoing)
"Objects of Desire: 500 Years of Jewelry", Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey (May 3, 2006 - February 10, 2008)
"Baubles, Bangles and Bling Bling: A World of Jewelry" Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey (February 17 - May 9, 2004)

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