DepartmentTextiles-Hispano US
Coin earrings
NameEarrings
Place madeMexico, North America
MediumMetal, coins
Dimensions1 1/4 × 1 × 3/8 in. (3.1 × 2.5 × 1 cm) per piece
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stafford and John Thomas, from the Davis and Pack Collection of Mexican Jewelry, A.2015.19.109ab
Object numberA.2015.19.109ab
DescriptionPair of earrings made of coins. Around the coins is simple filigree of swirling lines and circles. The backs have hooks for wearing. The coins read, "ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS".
20th Century
ca. 1910
19th century
Artist unrecorded
late 19th century
1925-1935
19th century
1980s
