Earring

Description:

Screw-back dangle earring with an inverted V on the post and a pendant, flattened diamond- or lozenge-shaped loop holding a thick ring. Both sides of loop are chased with a conforming diamond- or lozenge-shape motif and pinwheel-like pattern; outer border and borders around motif appear to be enameled black. No marks. Only one earring; not part of a pair.

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Gift of The Heirs of William and Dennis Ramsay

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: DL.220760.011Accession Number: 220760Catalog Number: 220760.011

Object Name: earring

Physical Description: gold (overall material)enamel (decoration material)Measurements: overall: 3/8 in x 1 3/4 in x 5/8 in; .9525 cm x 4.445 cm x 1.5875 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b0-f8ac-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1000609

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