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Pair of round tortoiseshell hatpins with piqué posé inlaid bird and flower design, each has smaller tortoiseshell ball with matching design on a chain attached to the shaft.
hatpins
HATPIN
2075
Unknown
7/8 in x 7/8 in (WxD) (inches)
1924.99ab
For more information on tortoiseshell jewelry see Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910," v. 1 (1991): 259-263; Dawes, Ginny Reddington & Corinne Davidov, "Victorian Jewelry: Unexplored Treasures," (1991): 132-138; Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 223-227; Gere, Charlotte, "American & European Jewelry, 1830-1914," (1975): 114-115.
Title Tortoiseshell back comb Accession Number 1924.94
Title Tortoiseshell back comb Accession Number 1924.95
Title Tortoiseshell tooth comb Accession Number 1926.96
Title Pair of hat pins Accession Number 1924.99
Title Watch Accession Number 1924.157
Title Bone ring Accession Number 1924.160
Title Armlets for baby sleeves Accession Number 1924.336
Title e - Scissors Case Accession Number 1931.242 a
Title Pair of Coral Earrings Accession Number 1933.277 ab
Title Pair of Coral Earrings Accession Number 1933.278 ab
Title Mosaic Brooch Accession Number 1933.279
Title Box for Mosaic Brooch Accession Number 1933.280 ab
Title Pair of cuff buttons Accession Number 1933.281 ab
Title Charm Bracelet Accession Number 1990.10
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