a) earring is one hoop of circular wire; three curlicues stick up from the hoop--these attach to an oval ear piece with a curlicue on it; solid piece of silver hangs down in the middle; solid piece has nine curlicues surrounding it; curlicues are attached by wrapped wire to one side of the hoop; this side of the hoop has wrapped wire around it.; b) earring is one hoop of circular wire; three curlicues stick up from the hoop--these attach to a circular ear piece of thick wire; solid piece of silver hangs down in the middle; solid piece has nine curlicues surrounding it; curlicues are attached by wrapped wire to one side of the hoop; this side of the hoop has wrapped wire around it

Pair of Earrings, Date Unknown

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Pair of Earrings
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Artist
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2007.17.351a,b
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a) earring is one hoop of circular wire; three curlicues stick up from the hoop--these attach to an oval ear piece with a curlicue on it; solid piece of silver hangs down in the middle; solid piece has nine curlicues surrounding it; curlicues are attached by wrapped wire to one side of the hoop; this side of the hoop has wrapped wire around it.; b) earring is one hoop of circular wire; three curlicues stick up from the hoop--these attach to a circular ear piece of thick wire; solid piece of silver hangs down in the middle; solid piece has nine curlicues surrounding it; curlicues are attached by wrapped wire to one side of the hoop; this side of the hoop has wrapped wire around it