The AGS Young Titleholders Present

A Visual History of the Brooch from Antiquity to Contemporary Usage
with Adrianne Sanogo and Alexia Connellan

The AGS Young Titleholders are excited to welcome Adrianne Sanogo and Alexia Connellan!

They will share their favorite images of iconic brooches through the ages culminating in the exciting ways brooches are being worn today. From the royal courts, red carpet, White House, to the secret meetings of the stonemasons, TikTok, and so much more.

Brooches have been used to ornament and tell the story, rank, beliefs, and status of the wearer. Come with us on a journey through the surprising history of the brooch!