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.
earrings (jewelry)
silver (metal)
Earring
1984.1394.1-.2
Unknown
7/8 (D) (inches)
Bequest of Ise Gropius
1984.1394AB
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