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DateLate 1800s
Terms
- Earrings
- Gold
- United States
Dimensions1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
Markings"Antique Green Beetle Ear Rings from antique jewelry of Mrs. Eliza Leighton Barrett...".
Credit LineGift of Miss Mary Leighton, in memory of Mrs. Eliza Leighton Barrett (1938)
Object numberPER1819
DescriptionPair of gold earrings (a,b), molded to resemble beetles. Painted green. Similar to ring Per1828. Mounted on cardstock, upon which the donor described the souvenir.
Collections
- Historic Clothing
Object number: PER120B
Object number: PER119B