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Lingerie Pin

Jewelry

Gold-tone (possibly gilded with karat gold) metal with rounded edges and is set with 5 tiny cabochons of turquoise. Tiny pieces of the metal are pulled up to act like prongs. One piece appears to be shattered and not perfectly round. Unknown if it's real or imitation turquoise. On the back, there is a round hinge and safety pin c clasp. The thin body of this pin is not solid, it was folded to achieve the shape. Pin is 7/8" long and 1/8" wide.

2025.16.115

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Jewelry

Historic Costume

1890 - 1910

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