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Set of Jewelry

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Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-101733

Description

This set of gold and cabochon moonstone jewelry includes a necklace, two brooches, and a pair of earrings. See individual component records for details.

Details

Descriptive Terms

necklaces
brooches
pendant earrings
pierced earrings
moonstone
gold (metal)
Set, Jewelry

Inscription

"Moon Stones/Mrs.. Stephen H. Phillips/8 Hamilton Street/Salem/(ILLEGIBLE)/Moonstone/necklace/(ILLEGIBLE)/2 ear rings/2 brooches"
Address as printed on envelope, includes postage and mailing stamps. (Note)

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

2006.44.131a-e
1184

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American [use]

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.131

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