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Pair of Earrings

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1800-1820

GUSN

GUSN-101010

Description

Each earring in this pair is composed of a circular rose-cut paste stone with pink foil backing set in a gold crown bezel mount. The earrings attach with gold ear wires on the reverse.

Details

Descriptive Terms

earrings (jewelry)
glass (material)
gold (metal)
Earring

Additional Identification Number

453

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3/8 x 3/8 (WxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Martha A. Knowles

Accession Number

1926.237AB

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