Cleveland Museum of Art

Brooch (Element of Garment Clasp)

Date: c. 1400
Medium: gold, gilt silver and pearls
Culture: France, Paris
Department: Medieval Art
Institution: Cleveland Museum of Art

During the 1300s, brooches like were ordinarily worn at the neck to clasp a lady's cloak or dress. They could also be sewn into a garment or hat as an ornament.

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