Summary
This crescent shaped brass brooch was excavated at the Commonwealth Block site between 1988 and 2003. It may have been part of the lodge regalia of a friendly society.
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 is a crescent-shaped brooch there is evidence of a pattern on the surface. The remains of the clip on the back.
Physical Description
Crescent-shaped brooch. Evidence of pattern on surface. Remains of clips at back. May be part of the lodge regalia of a friendly society.
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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
16/05
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Site
[CCS] Australia, Victoria, Commonwealth Block, Melbourne
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Exhibition Collection Management
3 mm (Length), 45 mm (Width), 14 mm (Height)
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