Vulcanite pendant with scalloped edge and an applied plaque with a bunch of grapes at center.
pendants (jewelry)
PENDANT
1028
Unknown
1 1/2 in x 3/4 in (WxD) (inches)
1935.870
For more information on jet jewelry and imitations see Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910" v. 2 (1991): 657-709; Cooper, Diana and Norman Battershill, "Victorian Sentimental Jewellery," (1972): 19-30; Dawes, Ginny Reddington and Corinne Davidov, "Victorian Jewelry: Unexplored Treasures," (1991): 125-130; Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 125-126, 254-256; Phillips, Clare, "Jewels and Jewelry," (2000): 94-95.
Title 560 - Hatpins Accession Number 1932.559
Title Shoe Buckle Accession Number 1934.650
Title Vulcanite pendant Accession Number 1935.870
Title Ivory comb Accession Number 1940.1008
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