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Earrings

Major collection: Holography
Named collection: Holography Collection
Object type: hologram
Maker: A. H. Prismatic Ltd.
Date made: date unknown
Materials: embossed mylar foil (white light transmission); foil
Measurements: 1/2 in x 3 1/4 in
Nomenclature: commercial
Classification: holograms

One pair of earrings for pierced ears, attached to original plastic sales mounting; each earring consists of 3 identical parts; each part is a teardrop-shaped piece of black plastic; adhered to each side is a piece of embossed gold holographic foil with a black, leopard-spot pattern; the stickers give off a rainbow-colored effect when moved; the 3 parts of each earring are connected by thin strips of black plastic; jewelry.


Early holographic application commercially produced for personal adornment. Please note that due to the unique challenges of holography as a medium, high-resolution digital images are not available for most items in the holography collection. Please contact us for more information on reproducing images of holograms.
MOH-1993.47.083