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History & Notes: Belonged to the family of Mrs. Viola Schaefer
Description: One pair drop earrings; gold with drops made of brown human hair woven in the shape of an acorn; for pierced ears.
Object Number: 1965.157.0015
Object: earring
Category: Personal Gear
Circa: 1870
Materials: gold, hair
Donor: Mrs. Viola Schaefer

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