Summary
This copper alloy laurel wreath shaped brooch was excavated at the Commonwealth Block site between 1988 and 2003.
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.
Physical Description
This brooch is in the shape of a small wreath, the clip is missing and it is corroded.
Physical Description
Metal wreath (from brooch). Clip missing. Corroded. A circlet of leaves. Conservation Department indicated that it tested positive for copper. If it was plated, it was over a copper alloy base.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Heritage Victoria, Industry Superannuation Property Trust, 03 May 2005
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Date Made
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Context Number
04/40
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Site
[CCS] Australia, Victoria, Commonwealth Block, Melbourne
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Exhibition Collection Management
45 mm (Length), 40 mm (Width), 10 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
40 mm (Length), 36 mm (Width), 1 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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