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Single strand of tiny coral beads, no clasp.
necklaces
NECKLACE
195
Unknown
Italy
1933.261
For more information on coral jewelry see Bennett, David and Daniela Mascetti, "Understanding Jewellery," (1989): 105; Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910," v.1 (1991): 238-244; Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 122-123, 237-239; Gere, Charlotte, "American and European Jewelry, 1830-1914," (1975): 86-87.
Title Coral bracelet Accession Number 1933.260
Title Coral necklace Accession Number 1933.261
Title Coral bracelet Accession Number 1933.262
Title Coral earrings Accession Number 1933.263 ab
Title Tortoiseshell back comb Accession Number 1933.690
Title Tortoiseshell lorgnette Accession Number 1933.692
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