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Barrette

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1900-1940

GUSN

GUSN-103163

Description

Tortoiseshell barrette in the shape of a convex rectangle, gilt metal fastener.

Details

Descriptive Terms

barrettes (hair ornaments)
hair accessories
Ornament, Hair
Barrette
Barrette

Additional Identification Number

2670

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Probably American

Dimensions

11/16 x 3 x 1/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1993.342.7

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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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