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Fur or dress clip

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1870-1890

GUSN

GUSN-23845

Description

Each of these fur or dress clips is composed of white metal, plated in rhodium, cast to resemble a leafy branch tied with a bow knot at the stem. The leaves and bow are set with multicolored paste gems. Attachment with a spring clasp at back.

Details

Descriptive Terms

clasps (fasteners)
accessories
fasteners
white metal
paste (glass)
plating (metal coating)
Clasp, Clothing
Brass
Paste Gem
Clasp, Clothing

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/2 x 1 5/16 x 2/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4802AB

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