Earring

Object number554 a,b

Datec. 1867

MediumHuman hair; Gold

Credit LineGift of James Ross Mellon

DescriptionPair of hook earrings made of human hair. Hollow hair-net bead created from brunette human hair; attached are three conical hair-net beads with brass toppers. A smaller hair-net bead is attached to a gold metal chain in center and hangs lower than the rest.Dimensions2.375 x 1 in. (6 x 2.5 cm)
Historical NotesThese earrings belonged to Rachel Larimer Mellon, the wife of James Ross Mellon. He donated them in April 1932.

Previous owner Rachel Larimer Mellon

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