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Conical-Shaped Toothpick (?), Metal (Silver?) with Crystal and Coral or Plastic
Conical-Shaped Toothpick (?), Metal (Silver?) with Crystal and Coral or Plastic
Object Number 991-12-60/15201
Display Title Conical-Shaped Toothpick (?), Metal (Silver?) with Crystal and Coral or Plastic
Descriptions
Object Description Toothpick (?), conical-shaped. Lower half metal (silver?), upper part possibly crystal with a piece of coral or plastic (?) inside it. 4.3 cm. (l) x .7 cm. (diameter).
Inventory Description Toothpick, conical metal tip, hexagonal crystal head, imbedded red sliver
Classification
  • Toothpick
Department Ethnographic
Date late 19th century - early 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Materials Silver, Crystal, Coral, Plastic, Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.4 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm (1 3/4 x 5/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-12-60/15201
Provenance
Collector Sarah Pike Conger (1898 - 1905)
Donor Sarah Conger Buchan Jewell

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