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Pendant

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-23962

Description

Cross made from beige-colored material resembling an early celluloid or plastic, with round silver-colored metal grommet set in the center, surrounded by a series of concentric rings. Each arm of the cross is embellished with a row of concave circles. Set at a 45 degree angle from the cross arms are four equidistant shorter arms, three of which are notched at the ends. The top arm of the main corss is pierced on the sides for suspension.

Details

Descriptive Terms

charms
celluloid (cellulosic)
engraving (action)
religions (concept)
Symbol, Spiritual
Object, Devotional
Pendant, Religious
Celluloid
Tin Glazed
Religion
Pendant, Religious

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1.625 x 0.75 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4915

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