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Tortoiseshell rectangle barrette with pierced and carved abstract foliate scroll design, hinged pin and hook on reverse.
barrettes (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
ORNAMENT, HAIR
2630
Unknown
Probably American
1 3/8 in x 3 in x 5/8 in (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Frederic A. Turner
1940.586
Title Roman Mosaic Bracelet Accession Number 1940.576
Title Lorgnette Accession Number 1940.577
Title Tortoiseshell Necklace Accession Number 1940.578
Title Wooden Chain Accession Number 1940.579
Title d - Set of Jewelry Accession Number 1940.580 a
Title Tortoiseshell earrings Accession Number 1940.581 ab
Title c - Earrings and Brooch Accession Number 1940.582 a
Title Tortoiseshell Comb Accession Number 1940.585
Title Tortoiseshell Barrette Accession Number 1940.586
Title Tortoiseshell Barrette Accession Number 1940.587
Title c - Earring and Hair Ornament Accession Number 1940.588 a
Title c - Hair pin set Accession Number 1940.589 a
Title c - Necklace and Earrings Accession Number 1940.590 a
Title Pair of Pins Accession Number 1940.591 ab
Title Necklace Accession Number 1940.592
Title Gold Ring Accession Number 1940.593
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