Collection Highlights
Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
Date:
ca. 1793
Object Number:
1928.18
Medium:
White marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Earrings
Object Number:
Z.2033ab
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Gold, pearls
Dimensions:
overall: 3 x 1 1/2 x 3/8 in.
Description:
Pair of gold and pearl earrings; screw-back lozenge-shaped upper element decorated with filigree gold and set with pearls; suspending pearl which suspends gold double hoop decorated with filigree and set with multiple pearls on each edge; hoop supends bell-shaped element which surmounts 8 gold wires strung with pearls; appear to be Indian in origin.
Gallery Label:
These earrings were given to the Society in a box with other jewels (Z.2023-2037) in 1943, and were not accessioned then.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. Robert B. Noyes
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
