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Head Ornament

1860-1880

Head ornament of black vulcanite, carved in front with a row of separate round links joined together.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Vulcanite
Brief description
vulcanite, English, 1860-80
Physical description
Head ornament of black vulcanite, carved in front with a row of separate round links joined together.
Dimensions
  • Height: 145mm
  • Width: 145mm
  • Depth: 22mm
Credit line
Given by Miss Juliet Reckitt and Messrs. G.F. and A.L. Reckitt.
Historical context
For a similar head ornament being worn see S.148:166-2007, a photograph of the actor Nelly Power by Elliott & Fry, 1870s.
Collection
Accession number
T.146-1923

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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