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1970

  • Work on this object began.

1975

  • Work on this object ended.

1982

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2024

  • You found it!

Shell earrings Earring

This is a Earring. It was made by Marguerite Stix. It is dated 1970–75 and we acquired it in 1982. Its medium is gold, shell, opal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Marvin Rosen.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 9.3 x 1.5 x 4.5 cm (3 11/16 x 9/16 x 1 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Shell earrings Earring; Made by Marguerite Stix; USA; gold, shell, opal; Overall: 9.3 x 1.5 x 4.5 cm (3 11/16 x 9/16 x 1 3/4 in.); 1982-27-2-a,b

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