Earrings

probably American

ca. 1850

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

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Exhibition History

Title: Earrings
Date: ca. 1850
Culture: probably American
Medium: gold, garnet, pearl
Credit Line: Gift of the Estate of Helen E. Foulds, 1959
Object Number: C.I.59.23.6a, b
Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute

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