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1951

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Pair of Earplugs Earplugs

This is a earplugs. It is dated probably 19th century and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is brass, glass-setting. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Miss Frances Morris. It is credited Gift of Frances Morris.

  • Earrings (India)
  • gilt and filigreed metal, glass pearls and beads.
  • Gift of Frances Morris.
  • 1951-111-88-a,b

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 2.8 x 7.9 cm (1 1/8 x 3 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Pair of Earplugs Earplugs; India; brass, glass-setting; H x diam.: 2.8 x 7.9 cm (1 1/8 x 3 1/8 in.); Gift of Frances Morris; 1951-111-92-a,b

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