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1949

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2015

2025

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Necklace

This is a necklace. It is dated ca. 1870 and we acquired it in 1949. Its medium is amber, silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mabel Choate. It is credited Gift of Mabel Choate.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (clasped): 59.2 x 21.4 x 0.2 cm (23 5/16 x 8 7/16 x 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Necklace; amber, silver; H x W x D (clasped): 59.2 x 21.4 x 0.2 cm (23 5/16 x 8 7/16 x 1/16 in.); Gift of Mabel Choate; 1949-50-5

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