Collection Highlights
An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Hayti: comprehending a view of the principal transactions in the revolution of Saint Domingo; with its antient and modern state
Date:
1805
Object Number:
LIB.F1923.R15.1
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pair of earrings
Object Number:
1933.91ab
Date:
1840-1895
Medium:
Jet, gold, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1/2 x 3/8 in. ( 3.8 x 1.3 x 1 cm )
Description:
Pendant earrings comprising gold bow enameled with black and engraved with scrolls, surmounting clustered faceted jet beads with 1 gold-metal bead, all drilled and attached by wire.
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabella Vaché Cox
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
