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Choker

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-102405

Description

Choker consisting of a flat black glass bead panel with a diamond and scroll design in gold colored metal and cut steel bead, multiple black bead chains attach two smaller panels with a gold bead design and two pieces of black silk grosgrain ribbon with snap clasps.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chokers
necklaces
glass (material)
Jewelry
Necklace
Necklace

Additional Identification Number

1856

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 3/8 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Ellen Lucinda Burnap

Accession Number

1967.113

Related Items

Title Watch Chain Accession Number 1965.110
Title Choker Accession Number 1967.113

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