MS 681 06
Reference code
MS 681 06
Title
Moulton-Barrett archive: Artefacts that belonged to either Elizabeth Barrett-Browning, Robert Browning or the collective Moulton-Barrett family
Level
File
Date
[19th century]
Extent & medium
1 box and 3 items
Content description
A small collection of objects that belonged to either Elizabeth Barrett-Browning, Robert Browning or the collective Moulton-Barrett family. The collection includes:
- a brooch that belonged to Elizabeth Barrett-Browning,
- Robert Browning's match case in the shape of a fish,
- a number of brass buttons that feature the Moulton-Barrett emblem (part of the household staff's uniforms),
- two pins in the shape of the Moulton-Barrett emblem,
- a collection of family seals and a small brooch containing a locket of hair (kept in a small green leather box)
The brooch that belonged to Elizabeth and Robert Browning's match case are currently on loan to Casa Guidi, Florence.
- a brooch that belonged to Elizabeth Barrett-Browning,
- Robert Browning's match case in the shape of a fish,
- a number of brass buttons that feature the Moulton-Barrett emblem (part of the household staff's uniforms),
- two pins in the shape of the Moulton-Barrett emblem,
- a collection of family seals and a small brooch containing a locket of hair (kept in a small green leather box)
The brooch that belonged to Elizabeth and Robert Browning's match case are currently on loan to Casa Guidi, Florence.
Provenance
Part of the Edward R. Moulton-Barrett bequest.
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