Pair of articulated drop earrings, each composed of three elements joined by loops. From the top: a phrygian cap, followed by a fasces stamped with the years 1789 and 1989 in bands at its top and bottom, followed by an upside-down fleur de lis. Each cap with a hinged clip on the back.

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1989	Work on this object began.
1995	We acquired this object.
2015	We photographed this object.
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Earrings (France), 1989

This is a earrings. It was designed by Unknown. It is dated 1989 and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is stamped metal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by David McFadden. It is credited Gift of David Revere McFadden.

Earrings, from Metalphysics Fall / Winter 2012 collection, 2012

Earrings, from Metalphysics Fall / Winter 2012 collection, 2012
diamonds, white marble, black onyx, madrepore stone.
Courtesy of Delfina Delettrez.
24.2015.8a/c

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 10.3 × 2.4 cm (4 1/16 × 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Earrings (France), 1989; Designed by Unknown ; stamped metal; H x W x D: 10.3 × 2.4 cm (4 1/16 × 15/16 in.); Gift of David Revere McFadden; 1995-112-5-a,b

Short URL http://cprhw.tt/o/2DNbV/
Accession Number 1995-112-5-a,b
Object ID 18691017