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Hairpin

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-103105

Description

Tortoiseshell hairpin with molded twist top, two teeth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hairpins
hair accessories
tortoise shell
Hairpin

Additional Identification Number

2612

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Probably American

Dimensions

4 7/8 x 1 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Mary Watson

Accession Number

1936.879

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Title Tortoiseshell comb Accession Number 1936.881
Title High back horn comb Accession Number 1936.882
Title Bead necklace Accession Number 1936.884
Title Tortoiseshell bracelet Accession Number 1936.885
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