Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Earring
Object Number:
1933.96b
Date:
1820-1880
Medium:
Metal, coral
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 5/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 1.6 x 1.6 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Single wire hook earring with metal which is wound into a circle and continues to coil into the center of the circle, securing a small coral arm.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Isabella Vaché Cox
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
