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- Jewelry Set, 2024 -
- 2024
- Collections - Artifact
Jewelry Set, 2024
- Dwight "Ike" Eisenhower Earring, 1952-1956 - In the early 1950s, Dwight Eisenhower or "Ike" was one of the most admired living Americans. Both parties courted the trusted World War II military leader sure that Eisenhower would win if he ran for president. He would. "Ike" declared he was a Republican and in 1952 easily defeated his Democratic opponent, Adlai Stevenson.
- 1952-1956
- Collections - Artifact
Dwight "Ike" Eisenhower Earring, 1952-1956
In the early 1950s, Dwight Eisenhower or "Ike" was one of the most admired living Americans. Both parties courted the trusted World War II military leader sure that Eisenhower would win if he ran for president. He would. "Ike" declared he was a Republican and in 1952 easily defeated his Democratic opponent, Adlai Stevenson.
- Hairwork Earrings, 1840-1860 -
- 1840-1860
- Collections - Artifact
Hairwork Earrings, 1840-1860
- Brooch and Earring Set, circa 1870 -
- circa 1870
- Collections - Artifact
Brooch and Earring Set, circa 1870
- Necklace, Pendant and Earrings, circa 1865 - Nineteenth-century women purchased jewelry in matching sets that were intended to be worn together. Full sets usually included a necklace, brooch, bracelet, and earrings. This partial gold and amethyst (purple quartz) set was probably paired with a low-cut evening gown and worn by a well-to-do lady around the time of the American Civil War.
- circa 1865
- Collections - Artifact
Necklace, Pendant and Earrings, circa 1865
Nineteenth-century women purchased jewelry in matching sets that were intended to be worn together. Full sets usually included a necklace, brooch, bracelet, and earrings. This partial gold and amethyst (purple quartz) set was probably paired with a low-cut evening gown and worn by a well-to-do lady around the time of the American Civil War.
- Coral Earrings, 1900-1920 -
- 1900-1920
- Collections - Artifact
Coral Earrings, 1900-1920
- Clip-On Earrings, circa 1955 -
- circa 1955
- Collections - Artifact
Clip-On Earrings, circa 1955
- Pair of Earrings, 1938-1949 - In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. Products such as serving trays, relish bowls, ice buckets and personal accessories like purses and jewelry were marketed to women as hostess or bridal gifts.
- 1938-1949
- Collections - Artifact
Pair of Earrings, 1938-1949
In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. Products such as serving trays, relish bowls, ice buckets and personal accessories like purses and jewelry were marketed to women as hostess or bridal gifts.
- Necklace and Earrings, 1840-1875 -
- 1840-1875
- Collections - Artifact
Necklace and Earrings, 1840-1875
- Earrings, circa 1870 -
- circa 1870
- Collections - Artifact
Earrings, circa 1870