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1. Jewelry Suite of Brooch and Earrings, about 1860

Description:
This style can be referred to as bowknot jewelry, and was popular from 1850-1870.The three small jump rings at the bottom of each piece may have been used to suspend small ball drops.
Date Issued:
[1860 TO 1875]
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection

2. Brooch and Earring Set, about 1870

Description:
Coral was a popular material in jewelry making for many years.This particular piece incorporates coral with fairly inexpensive gold plated silver.Bigger brooches and long earrings were popular in the second half of the 19th century, until they fell out of favor because they could easily rip the lace collars and bodices that became popular in the 1880's.
Date Issued:
[1845 TO 1895]
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection