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Bar Pin

Jewelry

Bar Pin of brass and rhinestones. Heavy brass wire frame. Narrow in center but flares out at ends. In the narrow center, 9-prong set, purple rhinestones are lined up. In each flared end is a long, repeating foliate decorative piece attached to the end. On the back is a round hinge, c clasp, and the pin stem extends significantly beyond the c clasp and front of the pin. 2" long 1/8" wide center 1/4' wide ends

2025.16.079

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Jewelry

Historic Costume

1901 - 1911

Rhinestone (Paste)

Brass

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