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Barrette

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-103162

Description

Celluloid barrette in a v-shape with pierced scroll decoration, hinged pin and hook on reverse.

Details

Descriptive Terms

barrettes (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
ORNAMENT, HAIR

Inscription

"PAT.MAY 25 [either 09 or 00]" (Stamped)

Additional Identification Number

2669

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American

Dimensions

1 3/8 in x 1 1/8 in x 5/8 in (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1993.342.5

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Title Watch chain Accession Number 1993.335
Title Necklace Accession Number 1993.370
Title Celluloid back comb Accession Number 1993.372
Title 23 - Collection of hair combs Accession Number 1993.342.1

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