Liberty Cap Earrings

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Embody the revolutionary spirit with these Liberty Cap dangling earrings! Liberty caps were a prominent motif in Revolutionary America as iconic symbols of liberty and resistance a gainst arbitrary British rule. These caps, also known as Phrygian caps, were inspired by ancient Roman symbols of independence and were adopted by revolutionaries as a representation of their struggle for freedom. Represented in prints, drawings, and political cartoons perched atop a high “Liberty Pole,” the liberty cap became a powerful emblem of the revolutionary spirit. The Liberty cap represented a rejection of tyranny and the assertion of individual rights and self-governance. These earrings feature the Liberty Cap perched atop a dangling pole and includes reproduction 18th-century wool broadcloth, acrylic, .925 sterling silver or stainless steel posts, and a maple veneer backing. This item is packaged in a beautiful black gift box with the original period imagery and historical information vetted by a museum curator. The box is perfect for gifting or storage! Show more