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Pair of Earrings

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1880-1900

GUSN

GUSN-101065

Description

Pair of painted metal drop earrings, metal balls painted gold with engraved foliate design suspended from small ball surmounts with gold wire ear fasteners.

Details

Descriptive Terms

earrings (jewelry)
EARRING

Additional Identification Number

508

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11/16 in (A); 11/16 in (B) (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1938.419ab

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