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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

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Lingerie Pin

Jewelry

Rectangular pin of sterling silver base has concentric rectangular areas, each stamped with a different pattern. The center has lines on it and 3 decorative areas made with gold wire in a flower-like decoration and 2 dots of green enamel on each side. This center area is then filled with translucent blue enamel. On the back is STERLING with a round hinge and safety pin clasp. 1 1/4" long and 3/16" wide

2025.16.130

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Jewelry

Historic Costume

1890 - 1929

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