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1949

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2015

2025

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Cameo (USA)

This is a Cameo. It is dated mid-19th century and we acquired it in 1949. Its medium is paste. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by The French Institute. It is credited Gift of The French Institute.

  • Earrings
  • white gold, cameos, diamonds.
  • Courtesy of FD Gallery.
  • 20.2015.4a/c

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 2.1 x 1.7 x 0.2 cm (13/16 x 11/16 x 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Cameo (USA); paste; H x W x D: 2.1 x 1.7 x 0.2 cm (13/16 x 11/16 x 1/16 in.); Gift of The French Institute; 1949-68-29

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