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Pair of hatpins with round tops covered in concentric circles of alternating faceted jet stones and rows of small jet beads.
jet (coal)
Pin, Clothing
Hatpin
Hatpin
2003
Unknown
1 3/16 x 1 3/16 (WxD) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Henry B. Spelman
1942.265ab
For more information on jet jewelry and imitations see Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910" v. 2 (1991): 657-709; Cooper, Diana and Norman Battershill, "Victorian Sentimental Jewellery," (1972): 19-30; Dawes, Ginny Reddington and Corinne Davidov, "Victorian Jewelry: Unexplored Treasures," (1991): 125-130; Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 125-126, 254-256; Phillips, Clare, "Jewels and Jewelry," (2000): 94-95.
Title Beaded sautoir Accession Number 1942.149
Title Wood Bead Necklace Accession Number 1942.259
Title Bead Necklace Accession Number 1942.260
Title Beaded dog collar necklaces Accession Number 1942.262 ab
Title Beaded dog collar necklaces Accession Number 1942.263 ab
Title Jet beaded necklace Accession Number 1942.264
Title Pair of Hat Pins Accession Number 1942.265 ab
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