Rain cloud brooch

NamePin

Date1934-1960

Place madeMexico City, Mexico, North America

MediumSilver

Dimensions1 3/4 × 1 1/8 × 3/8 in. (4.5 × 2.8 × 1 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stafford and John Thomas, from the Davis and Pack Collection of Mexican Jewelry, A.2015.19.76

Object numberA.2015.19.76

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionSimple silver brooch. Top piece is shaped like an upside-down "u" with the ends curled up. Below the main piece are three dangling pendants. There is a pin on the back to attach the piece to clothing.

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