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Unknown Maker, American

hairpin

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, American

Culture

American

Title

hairpin

Year

Early 1900s

Medium

  • tortoise shell

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • tortoise shell

Materials

tortoise shell

Dimensions

12.1 cm (4 3/4 inches) (length)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Anonymous gift

Object Number

58.183.9

Type

  • Costume Accessories

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Helen M. Danforth
A Tribute
Jun 21, 1985 – Sep 08, 1985

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Unknown Maker, American
hairpin, Early 1900s
tortoise shell
12.1 cm (4 3/4 inches) (length)
Anonymous gift 58.183.9

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