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Earring

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-102340

Description

This single earring is composed of a polished round brown nut suspended from single link gold chains attached to either side of the nut with a gold pin. The chains connect to a gold s-shaped ear wire.

Details

Descriptive Terms

earrings (jewelry)
gold (metal)
Earring

Additional Identification Number

1791

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/8 x 5/8 (WxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1932.567

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