Pair of Earrings

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
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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