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This object consists of 3 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Necklace

1840-1860 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Necklace and a pair of bracelets of coloured glass beads threaded with white silk. The necklace consists of five rectangular sections with floral spray designs connected by sixteen strands of blue beads. The necklace is fastened by a brass spring clasp. The bracelets each have eleven strands of blue beads either side of a rectangular section with a forget-me-not design, and fasten with a brass spring clasp.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Necklace
  • Bracelet
  • Bracelets (Jewelry)
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Necklace and a pair of bracelets, 1840-1860, English
Physical description
Necklace and a pair of bracelets of coloured glass beads threaded with white silk. The necklace consists of five rectangular sections with floral spray designs connected by sixteen strands of blue beads. The necklace is fastened by a brass spring clasp. The bracelets each have eleven strands of blue beads either side of a rectangular section with a forget-me-not design, and fasten with a brass spring clasp.
Dimensions
  • Part 1 length: 430mm
  • Part 1 width: 50mm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Transliteration
Collection
Accession number
175-1907

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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