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Pair of Earrings

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1930-1960

GUSN

GUSN-271969

Description

Each earring in this pair is an ivory-colored dome that attaches to the ear with a silver, v-shaped, spring-tensioned clip pinned to the center back of each dome. The base of each clip back is stamped with a sunburst or petaled flower pattern. The dome material may be ivory or glass.

Details

Descriptive Terms

earrings (jewelry)
silver (metal)
Earring

Additional Identification Number

1984.1394.1-.2

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7/8 (D) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Ise Gropius

Accession Number

1984.1394AB

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