Artist
Samuel Gassman(American, born 1964)American, born 1964
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Jewel 37 Cameo Crown
Date2023
MediumTiara: Iron, platinum, enamel on copper, 19th century neoclassical helmet shell cameos, pink conch shell cameo, 19th century malachite cameo, 19th century hard stone cameo, shell, ebony, rose quartz, citrine, opal, garnet, sea glass, aquamarine, amethyst, gold, natural pearls, tigers eye, 19th century cut steel, silk, cotton velvet, and silk floss
Box: Archival foam core, Magic Smooth resin, cotton gauze, silk, cotton velvet, silver, metallic bullion ribbon, paper, cotton damask c. 1900, silk damask c. 1850, 18th century linen, cotton thread, and silk floss
DimensionsOverall (tiara): 3 7/8 × 7 3/16 × 5 5/16 in. (9.8 × 18.2 × 13.5 cm)
Overall (box): 6 13/16 × 9 1/8 × 7 11/16 in. (17.3 × 23.2 × 19.6 cm)
Overall (box): 6 13/16 × 9 1/8 × 7 11/16 in. (17.3 × 23.2 × 19.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Sara Sant'Ambrogio
Object number2024.284.A,.B
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Signed and dated on base: Samuel Gassman [cursive] '23
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