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BROOCH
Reg. No: LL 35886
- Summary:
- Jewellery and ornamentation.
Poverty did not prevent Little Lon's inhabitants - women and men alike - from following the fashions of the day. An abundance of black jewellery reflects a trend that began with Queen Victoria's mourning for her husband, Albert. Brooches, pendants, earrings, shirt studs, and what appear to be tie pins and cuff links unearthed in Little Lon are the same as those in contemporary illustrations. Most of these objects originated from Europe. They may have come to Australia in the immigrants' luggage, been purchased locally or arrived in precious parcels ordered from mail order catalogues. - Description:
- FLOWER SHAPED BROOCH
| Discipline: | Archaeology - Historical |
More information
| Themes this item is part of: | Little Lon Collection |
| On Display at: | Melbourne Museum |
| Primary Classification: | HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY |
| Secondary Classification: | (To Be Classified) |
| Tertiary Classification: | (to be classified) |
| Activity: | PERSONAL |
| Specific Activity: | COSTUME |
| Lot Area Unit: | 84B/84D/1/24 |
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