Cameo Pin, about 1860

Description:

Cameos traditionally were cut in stone; however, Italian carvers found a way to make these exquisite shell cameos in the early nineteenth century.This is an interesting depiction of an angel guiding a child as he walks near a serpent, which often symbolized temptation. It is likely an allusion to a child being guided by God on the right path.

Date Issued:

[1800 TO 1850]

Data Provider:

Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford

Collection:

Digital Dress Collection

Subject Topic:

Cameos, Jewelry, Carving (Processes), and Shell (Animal Material)

Format:

clothing

Rights:

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URL:

http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:EM02_2002_0_18_651