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1905

  • Work on this object began.

1915

  • Work on this object ended.

1997

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Hatpin Holder Hatpin Holder

This is a hatpin holder. It is dated ca. 1910 and we acquired it in 1997. Its medium is silver, synthetic plastic resin. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Frances Jones Poetker. It is credited Gift of Frances Jones Poetker.

Its dimensions are

H x diam. (overall): 15.2 × 6.7 cm (6 in. × 2 5/8 in.)

It has the following markings

On side of stem, within floral decoration: [1] "STERLING", in relief (standard mark)

It is inscribed

Within one cartouche: entwined initials "CG", engraved

Cite this object as

Hatpin Holder Hatpin Holder; silver, synthetic plastic resin; H x diam. (overall): 15.2 × 6.7 cm (6 in. × 2 5/8 in.); Gift of Frances Jones Poetker; 1997-130-6

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