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Copper Alloy (?) and Gilt Ornament Fragment (Maybe Hairpin) with Feathers
Copper Alloy (?) and Gilt Ornament Fragment (Maybe Hairpin) with Feathers
Object Number 991-12-60/14946
Display Title Copper Alloy (?) and Gilt Ornament Fragment (Maybe Hairpin) with Feathers
Descriptions
Object Description Ornament fragment (maybe hairpin). Consists of copper alloy (?) and gilt with applied kingfisher feathers. Originally had a small stone (?) or a bead in the center. 4.5 cm. (l) x 3.3 cm. (w) x 1 cm. (d).
Inventory Description Pin, stick pin, brass flower, blue enamel petals, missing center bead
Classification
  • Pin
Department Ethnographic
Date late 19th century - early 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Materials Metal, Feather, Enamel, Pigment, Kingfisher feather
Dimensions Overall: 4.4 x 3 cm (1 3/4 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Collector Sarah Pike Conger (1898 - 1905)
Donor Sarah Conger Buchan Jewell

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