Oak leaf brooch

General Description: 

A painted wooden brooch in the shape of a leaf. (B) 0.5 x 2.6 x 0.6 cm

Object Type: 
Colour: 

white, brown, silver, yellow

Date Reported: 
Tue, 04/03/2012 - 00:00
Object Classification: 
GMD: 
Custodial History: 
Previously known as 2011.02.02.14; 2011-5_001_018
Start Date: 
ca. 1942
Description Level: 
End Date: 
ca. 1948
Style or Pattern: 
lines, curves
Process: 
molded, handpainted
Date Range: 
[ca. 1942-1948]
Image: 
Physical Description: 

0.5 cm of object. - 1 brooch : col. ; 2.2 x 4.1 x 0.5 cm

Conservation Notes: 

Fig.1 - Dirt - Front top - grey tone - 0.1 cm - 1 spot - due to previous storage conditions, handling and use; Fig.2 - Dirt - Front bottom - 3 spots - 0.1 cm - grey tone - random locations - due to previous storage conditions, handling and use; Fig.3 - Glaze - Back left - all edges - wraps over from front - grey tone when dried - due to construction process

rec_shelfloc: 
2011-005-001
Repository: 
Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre
Options: 

assess the item; document the item; photograph the item; wrap in acid-free tissue; store in archival box

Materials required: 

acid-free tissue; archival box

Container Number: 
001
Conclusions: 
Option completed
Storage Method: 
18-23*C; 45-60%RH; 50 lux; flat storage