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Pair of Hairpins

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Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1880-1920

GUSN

GUSN-103169

Description

Pair of tortoiseshell hairpins with pinched center.

Details

Descriptive Terms

hair accessories
HAIRPIN

Additional Identification Number

2676

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American

Dimensions

2 13/16 in (A&B) x 9/16 in (A&B) x 1/8 in (A&B) (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1993.342.12ab

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