Collection Highlights
Memorial sample card
Date:
Object Number:
1947.490a
Medium:
Watercolor and hair on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Earrings (pair)
Object Number:
INV.12673.4ab
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 1.3 x 4.8 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Oval gold earrings with hinged wire hooks which work back to front; front of earrings are vertical rectangular with a row of three diamonds surrounded with filigree work, the backs are curved bars; the earrings have findings at the top back.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Harper (Constance Schermerhorn) Skillin, 1956
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
