19th-Century America looked to the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris to educate its architects. The exuberant style of the academy closely matched the vigor and vision of a growing country. This detail comes from the Library of Congress which opened to the public in 1897.
Finish: Solid brass, electro-plated with non-tarnishing silver finish, hand enameled, ear wires are hypo-allergenic. Hangs approx. 2"