Laurel Wreath

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-wreaths

Datelate 19th Century

Made AtPoland, Europe

MediumSilver leaf and metal

Dimensions12 1/2 × 8 1/2 × 2 3/4 in. (31.8 × 21.6 × 7 cm)

Credit LinePresented to Museum by Myrtle Blakeslee in memory of Felix Modjeska, grandson of Madame Helena Modjeska

Object number1796

DescriptionLaurel wreath of leaves and berries made of silver and metal. Finished at front with a bow of silver, on which is inscribed in Polish: "From the Polish theater of Posen to a wonderful artist and beloved character" gift of the Polish Theater to Madame Modjeska. Modjeska became a United States citizen in 1883 and toured Poland in 1907. In 1880 when she received this gift, she was touring with her company in England. Her Polish name, Modrzejewska, was a pseudonym she chose when she first started to act in school. The first time Modrzejewska took a proper stage outside of school was in 1861 Bochnia.

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