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Earring

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1930-1970

GUSN

GUSN-271974

Description

This earring (once one of a pair) is constructed with a black jet, glass, or stone dome that attaches to the ear with a screw-back closure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

earrings (jewelry)
jet (coal)
onyx glass
faceting
Earring

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American (use)

Dimensions

3/4 (D) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Ise Gropius

Accession Number

1984.1400

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