Collection Highlights
The Daughters of Heber Reginald Bishop (Elizabeth, Harriet, Mary, and Edith)
ca. 1895
1905.22
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Earrings (pair)
Object name
Earrings (pair)
Date
1800-1900
Medium
Gold
Dimensions
overall (each): 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 1.3 x 4.8 x 2.9 cm )
Description
Oval gold earrings with hinged wire hooks which work back to front; front of earrings are vertical rectangular with a row of three diamonds surrounded with filigree work, the backs are curved bars; the earrings have findings at the top back.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. J. Harper (Constance Schermerhorn) Skillin, 1956
Object Number
INV.12673.4ab
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
