Design for an Earring
Above, a disk; below, a drop. Both with frames of radially disposed leaves, and inside with floral stems. Connected by one striped knot, with a central blossom and floral stems. At right, some skethcing strokes.
Credit: Museum purchase through gift of various donors
1790-1800
Crayon on paper
1901-39-752
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
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