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1929

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Earring (USA)

This is a Earring. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1929. Its medium is pinchbeck (an alloy of brass and zinc). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Alice Cordelia Morse. It is credited Gift of Miss Alice Morse.

Its dimensions are

a, b: 6.5 x 1.5 cm (2 9/16 x 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Earring (USA); pinchbeck (an alloy of brass and zinc); a, b: 6.5 x 1.5 cm (2 9/16 x 9/16 in.); Gift of Miss Alice Morse; 1929-8-1-a,b

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