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Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Bloodstone, accession number 7-826a,b, described as Bloodstone with case. a) bloodstone (green chalcedony with inclusions of red jasper, sole source is the island of Rhum in the Scottish Hebrides), irregular heart-shaped (traditional Scots "Witch's Heart" shape) in gold metal bezel. Reverse has hinged pin, catch for brooch use. Plugged hole at point A with adjacent grooves on flat back indicates previous pendant use. 7.77 cm x 5.13 cm. b) fitted case; two-piece grey lizard (shark?) skin cover, hinge, three hook catches. Case broken, designed for unmounted stone. Closed, 8.29 cm x 5.8 cm. Reputed property of the King of Scotland Malcolm Canmore.
Hearst Museum object titled Bottle opener, accession number 7-9463, described as Corkscrew/ Beer can opener
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Bowl, accession number 7-3285, described as sugar bowl; sterling silver; hinged lid; large hole in bottom; 4 ball feet; 1 handle 2 5/8 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/4" closed; 1807-08
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Brooch, accession number 7-3576, described as pin; steel,cut, enamel; ovid shape; outer edge studded with rose cut steel stones; blue enamel interior with floral sprig studded with rose cut steel stones; steel back wit pin attached; length 3.5 cm
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Cameo pin, accession number 7-846, described as Gold cameo pin of Lord Byron. Cameo enclosed in gold metal, oval case with bevelled glass face, large ferrule, rear pin/clasp, rear hinged door (3.2 x 2.6 cm) for concealed compartment. Cameo of unknown material shows Lord Byron in left side profile white on orange/red background. Top right edge of background chipped. 6.5 x 4.4 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Coat, accession number 7-7178, described as Coat dress; Materials: wool, silk. Techniques: Twill weave wool; satin vest attached; braid trim; covered buttons to below waistline. Colors: Dark blue with white vest. Dimensions: 49 inches long, 21 inch sleeves.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Dish, accession number 7-3138, described as base for chafing dish; center is alcohol lamp; sterling; arms move, feet extend; floral and beading designs in relief 12" long X 3 3/4" high at highest point.
Hearst Museum object titled Dress, accession number 7-7204, described as Woman’s dress. Silk, metal wrapped yarns. Creped plain weave, brocaded and embroidered panels, net trim. Black ground, gold, red, green designs. 45 inches long, 18.5 inches neck to sleeve edge. Floral motifs.
Hearst Museum object titled Dress, accession number 7-7269, described as Dress made of silk and rhinestones with a yellow stone buckle. Ssatin long tunic over satin, lace inset in bodice rises to make wired collar in back. Blue, Made by Allen et Cie, 106 New Bond St.
Hearst Museum object titled Foot, accession number 8-89, described as Bronze furniture foot; winged lion paw below shell; wing feathers finely etched; 6’’ high

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