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1920

  • Work on this object ended.

1931

  • We acquired this object.

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2025

  • You found it!

Necklace (South Africa)

This is a necklace. It is dated late 19th–early 20th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is glass beads, metal fasteners. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 1.6 x 41 cm (5/8 x 16 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Necklace (South Africa); glass beads, metal fasteners; H x W: 1.6 x 41 cm (5/8 x 16 1/8 in.); Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt; 1931-25-4-a

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