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Hairpin, ca. 1950

This is a hairpin. It was designed by George Rickey and made for Edith Rickey. It is dated ca. 1950 and we acquired it in 2021. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the department.

It is credited A gift in memory of Edie Rickey, wife of George Rickey, by their sons, Philip and Stuart Rickey.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 19.5 × 7.5 cm (7 11/16 × 2 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Hairpin, ca. 1950; Designed by George Rickey (American, 1907 - 2002); Made for Edith Rickey; silver; H x W: 19.5 × 7.5 cm (7 11/16 × 2 15/16 in.); A gift in memory of Edie Rickey, wife of George Rickey, by their sons, Philip and Stuart Rickey; 2021-38-15

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