MIT Museum

Major collection: Holography
Named collection: Holography Collection
Object type: hologram
Maker: unknown
Date made: date unknown
Materials: white light transmission; foil
Measurements: 2 1/4 in x 1/2 in
Nomenclature: commercial
Classification: holograms

One pair of earrings for pierced ears; each earring consists of 2 long strips of white plastic adhered together; the front of each has grid-pattern holographic foil; the pieces are slightly offset so that one can see the white backside of the posterior piece; a small hole at the top allows the clip to pass through; 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-1993.47.129.06