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Brooch (brosch)
Brooch (brosch)
Brooch (brosch)
DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Brooch (brosch)

NameBrooch (brosch) for Leksandsdräkt
CultureSwedish
Date20th century
Place madeLeksand, Dalarna, Sweden, Europe
Cultural Region if different than place madeScandinavia
MediumSilver
Dimensions1 15/16 × 1 3/8 × 1/2 in. (5 × 3.5 × 1.25 cm)
Credit LineGIFT OF LISS MIA DAHL, MUSEUM OF INTERNATIONAL FOLK ART (T.2017.89.9)
Object numberA.2022.39.9
DescriptionThis circle brooch has a center hole with thin silver bars across the diameter. Five diamond shaped leaves hang from the bottom of the piece.Typical circle brooch of silver with leaf dangles. Used to pin shawl together.
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