Lingerie Pin

Name/Title

Lingerie Pin

Entry/Object ID

2025.16.115

Description

Gold-tone (possibly gilded with karat gold) metal with rounded edges and is set with 5 tiny cabochons of turquoise. Tiny pieces of the metal are pulled up to act like prongs. One piece appears to be shattered and not perfectly round. Unknown if it's real or imitation turquoise. On the back, there is a round hinge and safety pin c clasp. The thin body of this pin is not solid, it was folded to achieve the shape. Pin is 7/8" long and 1/8" wide.

Collection

The Drs. Revak & Lustig Antique Brooch Collection

Category

Jewelry
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1890 - 1910