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Earrings

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1950-1955

GUSN

GUSN-102406

Description

Pair of clip on earrings consisting of white plastic leaves with two white berries at top set in gold plated metal frames.

Details

Descriptive Terms

earrings (jewelry)
Jewelry
Ornament, Ear
Earring
Earring

Inscription

"TRIFARI" (Stamped)

Additional Identification Number

1857

Maker

Trifari, Krussman, and Fishel, Inc. (Jeweler)

Location of Origin

Providence, Rhode Island

Dimensions

3/4 x 5/8 (WxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1991.111ab

Reference Notes

For more information on the history of Trifari see Cera, Deanna Farenti, "Jewels of Fantasy: Costume Jewelry of the 20th Century," (1992): 220-221 and Rainwater, Dorothy, "American Jewelry Manufacturers," (1988): 239-240.

Places

Rhode Island (United States)
Providence (Providence county, Rhode Island)

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