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Lingerie Pin
Jewelry
Matching set of pins (2025.16.095), gold with circular Mother of Pearl decorative "buttons". The pins appear gilded and engraved. The Mother of Pearl button is also decorated with 4 matching cutouts and attached by solder. Pin mechanism is one continuous metal wire, one end made into a grooved space to hold the pin. 15/16" long
2025.16.270
The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection
Jewelry
Historic Costume
1880 - 1940