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Earring Holder (USA)

This is a Earring holder. It is dated mid-19th century and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. John Innes Kane and Mrs. Samuel W. Bridgham. It is credited Gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a,b): 5 × 3 cm (1 15/16 × 1 3/16 in.)

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Earring Holder (USA); silver; H x W (a,b): 5 × 3 cm (1 15/16 × 1 3/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1920-19-138-a,b

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