Gift of Maria and Roger Rogers 2015.62.14 (c) 2016 Connecticut Historical Society

Black drop earrings

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Hannah Darrow Jerome American, 1810 - 1895

Mediumabalone shell, support medium unknown, metal

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: (Length) 1 9/16in. (4cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Roger M. and Maria C. Rogers

DescriptionPair of black pear-shaped pendant earrings inlaid with mother of pear or abalone in a floral design. Attached above the narrow end of the drop is a globe decorated with a silver star and from that the curved shanks for pierced ears.

Object number2015.62.14a-b

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