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Posy Holder

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1895

GUSN

GUSN-103282

Description

Silver plated posy holder with molded roses and scrolling leaf decoration, three leaves along basket, scroll shaped finger ring at bottom, two chains attached, one with ring and one with a pin.

Details

Descriptive Terms

accessories
silver (metal)
HOLDER, NOSEGAY

Associated Person

Davis, Frances Rest
Davis, Robert Brown, Mr.

Additional Identification Number

3009

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American

Dimensions

5 1/8 in x 1 3/4 in x 1 3/4 in (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

2007.12.8

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