Bogwood Brooch, about 1865

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Description:

Bog wood is petrified wood, usually oak or pine, found in Irish bogs. It was carved into trinkets and jewelry in the mid-late nineteenth century.Because of its association with Ireland the jewelry often includes Celtic or early Irish Christian references.Bog wood jewelry was shown at most of the exhibitions of the nineteenth century. This piece is part of a large collection given to the institution by Susan Stark of Lansing, MI.

Date Issued:

[1850 TO 1880]

Data Provider:

Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford

Collection:

Digital Dress Collection

Place:

Ireland and Ireland

Subject Topic:

Brooches, Jewelry, and Peat bogs

Format:

clothing

Rights:

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URL:

http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:EM02_38_309_1652