Jewellery
ca. 1875 (made)
Shells formed into earrings, made with hummingbird feathers, c.1875
Object details
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Object type | |
Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Shells, hummingbird feathers, metal |
Brief description | Set of shell shaped jewellery, made with shells and hummingbird feathers, ca. 1865 to 1875 |
Physical description | Pair of drop earrings and matching brooch, made with shells covered by hummingbird feathers |
Summary | Shells formed into earrings, made with hummingbird feathers, c.1875 |
Collection | |
Accession number | AP.28-1876 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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