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Space Churn Hairpin, 1956

This is a hairpin. It was designed by George Rickey and made for Edith Rickey. It is dated 1956 and we acquired it in 2021. Its medium is sterling silver, enamel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Philip Rickey. It is credited A gift in memory of Edie Rickey, wife of George Rickey, by their sons, Philip and Stuart Rickey.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 21 × 10.5 × 10 cm (8 1/4 × 4 1/8 × 3 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Space Churn Hairpin, 1956; Designed by George Rickey (American, 1907 - 2002); Made for Edith Rickey; sterling silver, enamel; H x W x D: 21 × 10.5 × 10 cm (8 1/4 × 4 1/8 × 3 15/16 in.); A gift in memory of Edie Rickey, wife of George Rickey, by their sons, Philip and Stuart Rickey; 2021-38-12-a,b

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