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Earrings

Major collection: Holography
Named collection: Holography Collection
Object type: hologram
Maker: unknown
Date made: date unknown
Materials: white light transmission; foil
Measurements: 1 1/4 in x 1 1/4 in
Nomenclature: commercial
Classification: holograms

One pair of clip earrings; each earring consists of a large triangular piece of white plastic covered with holographic foil containing a grid-like pattern; stapled to the front of this piece is a long narrow strip of plastic covered with reflective foil that has been twisted into a bow-like shape; adhered to this piece are two triangular pieces of plastic, one adhered on top of the other; the bottom triangle is covered with holographic foil, while the top triangle is covered with reflective foil; 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-1993.47.130.02