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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Earrings
Object Number
1921-02-28
Description
Pair of earrings for pierce ears. The ears pieces and pendants are made of mother-of-pearl cut in flat designs on which are mounted the cut topazes. The seed pearls are sewn on the mount with white thread. Quatra foil shaped ear pieces with round topaz set in center. Tear drop shaped pendants dangling from ear pieces with two roles of small seed pearls. The outer most line forming four circles - one on each side and one at top and bottom. Gold wire hooks on back of ear pieces.
Comment
Belonged to Clarissa Deming (Mrs. Charles Perkins) 1795-1837
Category
Date Made
ca. 1820-1830
Dimensions
2 1/2" long
Materials
Social Tags (experimental)
