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Cross Pendant

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1844-1880

GUSN

GUSN-100790

Description

Coral bead cross pendant, both cylindrical and faceted coral beads, ridged gold cuff at junction of arms.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pendants (jewelry)
PENDANT, RELIGIOUS

Additional Identification Number

233

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/8 in x 1/4 in (WxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1922.218

Reference Notes

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. Genealogy found on Familysearch.org

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