Shawl pin Maker: Helen Louise Porter Philbrick (American, 1910–2011)

1940–50

American Decorative Arts

On view, 1st floor, American Decorative Arts before 1900
Medium

Sterling silver and copper

Dimensions

1 5/16 × 4 1/4in. (3.334 × 10.795 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Helen Porter Philbrick

Accession Number

2006.171.21

Geography

Made in Duxbury, Massachusetts

Culture

American

Period

20th century

Classification

Jewelry

Disclaimer

Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of records is ongoing.

Bibliography
  • Graham C. Boettcher, "A Family Tradition: The Silverwork of Franklin Porter and Helena Porter Philbrick," in "Recent Acquisitions," special issue, Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin (2008), 95, fig. 7
  • "Acquisitions, July 1, 2006–June 30, 2007," in "Japanese Art at Yale," special issue, Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin (2007), 200
Object copyright
Copyright Artist/Estate/Foundation
In Copyright
Additional information

Subject

Women makers

Marks

Reverse: HANDWROUGHT / STERLING / PHILBRICK

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