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Pair of Earrings

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1955-1983

GUSN

GUSN-101923

Description

This pair of clip-back earrings are set with black plastic cabochon beads.

Details

Descriptive Terms

earrings (jewelry)
metal
plastic by composition or origin
Earring

Inscription

"NAPIER ©" (Stamped)

Associated Building

Original to Gropius House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

1984.1425.1-2
1374

Maker

The Napier Co. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Connecticut

Dimensions

5/8 (D), 5/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Ise Gropius

Accession Number

1984.1425AB

Reference Notes

For a brief history of the Napier Co. see Cera, Deanna Farenti, "Jewels of Fantasy: Costume Jewelry of the 20th Century," (1992): 218.

Places

Connecticut (United States)
Meriden (New Haven county, Connecticut)

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