Gropius House

Collect: Brooch

Brooch
Europe, 1860-1890
Silver, enamel, glass, pearl
Bequest of Vipont de R. D. Merwin

Vipont de Riviere Doane Merwin (1878-1965)

Vipont de Riviere Doane Merwin acquired a wide range of gems throughout her life. Vipont preferred late-Victorian and Edwardian jewelry, often altering pieces to create custom jewels.