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Rotors Hairpin, 1992

This is a hairpin. It was designed by George Rickey and made for Edith Rickey. It is dated 1992 and we acquired it in 2021. Its medium is stainless steel. 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: 14.5 × 8 × 9 cm (5 11/16 × 3 1/8 × 3 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Rotors Hairpin, 1992; Designed by George Rickey (American, 1907 - 2002); Made for Edith Rickey; stainless steel; H x W x D: 14.5 × 8 × 9 cm (5 11/16 × 3 1/8 × 3 9/16 in.); A gift in memory of Edie Rickey, wife of George Rickey, by their sons, Philip and Stuart Rickey; 2021-38-4

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