Collection Highlights
George Washington (1732-1799)
Date:
1835
Object Number:
1858.32
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pendant in case
Object Number:
INV.12388ab
Date:
1860-1880
Medium:
Rock crystal quartz, amethyst, gold; leather, satin
Dimensions:
Case: 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/8 in. ( 8.9 x 7 x 2.9 cm )
Overall (pendant): 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in. (6.4 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Oval rock crystal quartz pendant decorated with amethyst carved in the shape of a housefly, and 3 carved amethyst leaves; all amethysts attached to crystal with gold wires; gold pendant bail; red leather hinged case with rectangular domed top; lined with ivory satin; gilt push-button clasp closure.
Gallery Label:
Animals and insects have been depicted in jewels since ancient times; Antique and Twentieth Century Jewellery by Vivienne Becker notes the 19th century interest in insects, describing this type of pendant in particular. This pin was among jewelry items in a jewelry box from the Livingston family.
Credit Line:
Gift of Goodhue Livingston, 1951
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
