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Earring Holder (USA), mid-19th century

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

This object was donated by Mrs. John Innes Kane. It is credited Gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 5.3 x 3.5 cm (2 1/16 x 1 3/8 in.)

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Earring Holder (USA), mid-19th century; gold; H x W: 5.3 x 3.5 cm (2 1/16 x 1 3/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1920-19-139-a,b

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