Design for an Earring
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Design for an Earring

TitleDesign for an Earring
Dateca. 1780 18th century
MediumPen and black ink, brush and gray watercolor on light green paper
Classificationjewelry
Originprobably Naples, Italy probably Naples
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineMuseum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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