Collection Highlights
Camp scene from photograph
Date:
ca. 1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.022.4
Medium:
Wood engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Necklace
Object Number:
INV.12691.41
Date:
1930-1940; 1885-1900
Medium:
Gold, metal, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 3 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 6 x 9.5 x 14 cm )
Description:
Metal gas pipe coil link necklace (1930-1940) with gold charm (1883-1900) in the form of a jockey's hat on a "belt" bail, with a picture of a hand beneath oculus on underside.
Gallery Label:
The theme of hands in jewelry has been evident for centuries, but was very popular during the 1930s to 1940s. This necklace is from a jewelry box which belonged to Adelaide L. Livingston (1852-1909).
Credit Line:
Gift of Goodhue Livingston, 1951
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
