Pair of Earrings

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CultureUnknown

Titles

Pair of Earrings

Datec. 1930–1975

MediumCoral, obsidian, and gold with diamonds

Dimensions(Each): 1 5/16 × 1 × 3/4 in. (3.3 × 2.5 × 1.9 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Robert and Laura Van Husen

Object numberB.2010.13.1.A,.B

Non exposé

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

JEWELRY & ADORNMENT

ProvenanceMiss Ima Hogg; given to Margaret Frances McDugald (1918–1999), c. 1975 [1]; given to niece Laura Van Husen (1950–2019); Laura and Robert Van Husen, Midland, Texas; given to MFAH, 2010.

[1] Margaret married Charles C. McDugald, a cousin of Miss Hogg. He was the grandson of Julia Ann Hogg, who was the sister of James Hogg, who was the father of Miss Hogg.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Both stamped on the gold element at the top: 14K (incuse)

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