Earring
1840-1870 (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. 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 Salamanca. Earrings of similar shape are found among the Mapuche of Chile, and the little pendant points feature prominently on ‘charros’ dress in Mexico.
They were bought for five shillings (the pair) at the International Exhibition, London, 1872.
These earrings come from Salamanca. Earrings of similar shape are found among the Mapuche of Chile, and the little pendant points feature prominently on ‘charros’ dress in Mexico.
They were bought for five 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 |
| Brief description | Pair of flat silver earrings with four pendants, Salamanca (Spain), 1840-1870. |
| Physical description | Pair of flat pierced silver earrings, with four loops protruding from the lower edge, each holding a pendent point. |
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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. 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 Salamanca. Earrings of similar shape are found among the Mapuche of Chile, and the little pendant points feature prominently on ‘charros’ dress in Mexico. They were bought for five shillings (the pair) at the International Exhibition, London, 1872. |
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| Accession number | 1121&A-1873 |
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| Record created | February 1, 2008 |
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