The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of December 19, 2025
Brooch (Element of Garment Clasp)
c. 1400
Diameter: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.)
Gift of James J. Rorimer 1961.402
Location: 109 Gothic Painting and Sculpture
Description
During the fourteenth century, brooches such as this group of five were ordinarily worn at the neck to clasp a lady's cloak or dress. They could also be sewn into a garment or hat as applied ornament.- James J. Rorimer, New York.
- Year in Review - 1962. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (October 24-November 25, 1962).
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Source URL:
https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1961.402