Artist
Melanie Bilenker(American, born 1978)American, born 1978
CultureAmerican
Titles
- "Pants" Brooch
Date2011
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood, paper, hair, gold, brass, and mineral crystal
DimensionsOverall: 4 7/8 × 4 7/8 × 1 5/8 in. (12.4 × 12.4 × 4.1 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the Art Colony Association, Inc.
Object number2011.608.A,.B
Non exposé
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Marked on the lower element of the gold closure on back of brooch: mb
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