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Blue velvet faux flower accessory owned by Mary Church Terrell

Object Details

Description
Blue faux flower accessory owned by Mary Church Terrell. The blue velvet flower brooch has attached green leaves. The velvet is stained. The brooch has a pin backing.
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Created by
Unidentified
Owned by
Mary Church Terrell, American, 1863 - 1954
Date
late 19th-mid 20th century
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ray and Jean Langston in memory of Mary Church and Robert Terrell
Medium
velvet, metal, plastic, synthetic fiber
Dimensions
H x W x D: 3 × 2 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (7.6 × 6.4 × 3.8 cm)
Type
accessories
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