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633. Gertrude Abercrombie (American, 1909-1977), "Shell", c.1952; silver brooch with oil painting, total size is 2" x 2", initialed, "G.R." on painting. Abercrombie began executing these pins in 1951, and they were highly successful. The subjects included shells, cats, self-portraits, giraffes, and the tree at Aledo.

Exhibited and Illustrated: Gertrude Abercrombie, retrospective exhibition, 1991, Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL. (p.33)

This is a rare and unique art object and an effective use of different materials. 2000-4000

We are indebted to Carole Peterson, at the Illinois State Museum, for providing us with information which assisted us in cataloging these works.
Gertrude Abercrombie, photo courtesy of Illinois State Museum. Photograph by Martin Roos.