Necklace
1965 - 2005 (made)
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Narrow red cylindrical glass beads grouped in threes alternate with round blue glass beads, with discs of white shell as spacers in between. At the centre of the necklace is a large ceramic bead with a deep blue glaze, at the back is an 'S' clasp with a blue stone bead at each side.
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Brief description | Necklace of red and blue Egyptian trade beads, United States, 1965 - 2005 |
Physical description | Narrow red cylindrical glass beads grouped in threes alternate with round blue glass beads, with discs of white shell as spacers in between. At the centre of the necklace is a large ceramic bead with a deep blue glaze, at the back is an 'S' clasp with a blue stone bead at each side. |
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Marks and inscriptions | STERLING / H.W. © |
Credit line | Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein |
Production | The clasp is marked H.W., probably for the New York jeweller Helen Woodhull |
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Accession number | M.74-2011 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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