Pin, or earring

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Dublin Core

Title

Pin, or earring

Identifier

Item Sm.302

Description

Small jewelled pin / brooch or earring. Circular, with eight holes for diamonds / gems, seven of which are missing.

Creator

n.c.

Subject

Dress & Personal Accessories--Personal Objects--Adornment--Body Adornments--Jewelry--Ornament, Ear--Earring;
Jewellery.

Date

n.d.

Source

Old Smithfield township.

Publisher

Private collection

Format

Material: Metallic
Surface find
Diagnostic: Yes
Weight: 1.5 g
Size: 15 mm

Type

Physical Object

Coverage

165138S1454201E
Old Smithfield township, Barron QLD 4871
Colonial Queensland
1870s

Rights

© 2021 oldsmithfield.com

Relation

Other jewellery items found at Old Smithfield township include:

Pendant

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Small jewellery pendant with an embossed nine-leaf floral design. All nine diamond studs missing. No other markings.


Brooch, or scarf pin

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Large copper or bronze brooch or scarf pin, missing the clasp at the back. Embossed decorative floral pattern.

Geolocation

Collection

Citation (Chicago 17 Style)

n.c., “Pin, or earring,” n.d., Item Sm.302, Private collection, https://oldsmithfield.com/omeka/items/show/10.

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