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Necklace

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Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-102430

Description

Necklace with alternating floral micromosaic teardrop shaped and round drops and large central drop.

Details

Descriptive Terms

necklaces
NECKLACE

Additional Identification Number

1881

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Possibly Italy

Accession Number

1934.2343

Reference Notes

For information on micromosaics see Bennett, David and Daniela Mascetti, "Understanding Jewellery," (1989): 103-187; Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910," v. 1 (1991): 235-237; Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 239-246.

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