Earring
1850-1870 (made)
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Traditional earrings from the inland areas of Spain often show traces of very old influences, sometimes dating back to the time of Moorish rule. The shape of the numerous crescent earrings worn with traditional Spanish costume may date back to that time. In their turn, some of these pieces have influenced traditional earrings in America. Many of the early settlers in Latin America came from these regions, and took their jewellery with them to the New World.
These earrings come from Lugo, in Galicia. Their form is very similar to many traditional earrings in former Spanish territories in the Philippines and Mexico.
They were bought for 11 shillings (the pair) at the International Exhibition, London, 1872.
These earrings come from Lugo, in Galicia. Their form is very similar to many traditional earrings in former Spanish territories in the Philippines and Mexico.
They were bought for 11 shillings (the pair) at the International Exhibition, London, 1872.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Silver-gilt and filigree |
| Brief description | Pair of silver-gilt crescent earrings with a filigree bead, Lugo (Spain), 1850-1870. |
| Physical description | Pair of flat silver-gilt repoussé crescent-shaped earrings, with a small rosette hanging inside the frame, and a filigree bead on the top, outside edge of the crescent, securing the end of the wire. |
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| Summary | Traditional earrings from the inland areas of Spain often show traces of very old influences, sometimes dating back to the time of Moorish rule. The shape of the numerous crescent earrings worn with traditional Spanish costume may date back to that time. In their turn, some of these pieces have influenced traditional earrings in America. Many of the early settlers in Latin America came from these regions, and took their jewellery with them to the New World. These earrings come from Lugo, in Galicia. Their form is very similar to many traditional earrings in former Spanish territories in the Philippines and Mexico. They were bought for 11 shillings (the pair) at the International Exhibition, London, 1872. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1130&A-1873 |
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| Record created | February 1, 2008 |
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