Design for an Earring

Title	Design for an Earring
Date	1815–30 19th century
Medium	Pen and sepia ink, brush and gray watercolor on paper
Classification	jewelry
Origin	probably Naples, South Italy, Italy probably Naples
Holding institution	Smithsonian Open Access
Credit line	Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund
Rights	Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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