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

Subject Topic:

Brooches, Earrings, Jewelry, Gold, Knots (Motifs), and Enamel and enameling

Format:

clothing

Rights:

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URL:

http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:EM02_00_4_4670