Collection Highlights
Mrs. Charles Walsh (nee Blood) dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.3.35.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Earrings
Object Number:
1977.37ab
Date:
1869
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
overall (each): 2 3/8 x 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 6 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
stamped: reverse, top gold piece each earring: "1/4 / DOLLAR / 1869"
stamped: reverse, center gold piece each earring: "CALIFORNIA / HALF DOL / 1869"
stamped: reverse, bottom gold piece each earring: "CALIFORNIA / DOLLAR / 1869"
Description:
Pair of gold earrings suspended from bent wire hooks, consisting of three octagonal gold pieces joined with double chain links.
Gallery Label:
These earrings are made from California gold pieces, inscribed with the currency equivalents of $1.00, $.50, and $.25. They were given to the donor's mother by her brother-in-law James Dayton.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
