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Coral tiara
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Object Description
Type
Physical Object
Basic ID
Tiara, 1850-1900. Coral, brass. Gift of Estate of Mrs. Potter Palmer. 1957.908
Title
Coral tiara
Place of Origin
Italy
Date
late 19th Century
Physical Description
Tiara, of orange coral and brass wire: headband of brass metal wire fitted with pieces of coral in the shapes of twigs and round buds; brass headband has bend to allow the ears to fit; small circles in the ends to allow attachment to the head.
Materials/Techniques
coral (material)
brass (alloy)
Dimensions
Width 6 in; Length 6 in; Height 1 in
Classification
costume (mode of fashion)
Categories
costume accessories
headgear
Object Types
tiaras (headband crowns)
headbands (headgear)
Related Persons
Palmer, Pauline Kohlsaat, 1882-1956
Credit Line
Gift of Estate of Mrs. Potter Palmer II
Owner
Chicago Historical Society
Copyright Notice
© 2015 Chicago Historical Society, all rights reserved.
Object Number
1957.908
Image File Name
ICHi-74162; ICHi-74161; ICHi-74163; ICHi-74153
Language
English
Repository
Chicago History Museum. 1601 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60614-6038
Collection Name
Museum Collection
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Title
i74163
Language
English
Repository
Chicago History Museum. 1601 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60614-6038
Collection Name
Museum Collection
Research Inquiry
http://libguides.chicagohistory.org/research
Licensing Inquiry
Go to
https://images.chicagohistory.org
for purchase or email rightsrepro@chicagohistory.org
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