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1951

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2015

2025

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Necklace (Egypt)

This is a necklace. We acquired it in 1951. Its medium is faience beads, string. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Estate of David Wolfe Bishop. It is credited Gift of the Estate of David Wolfe Bishop.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (clasped): 30.5 x 6.7 x 1.5 cm (12 x 2 5/8 x 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Necklace (Egypt); faience beads, string; H x W x D (clasped): 30.5 x 6.7 x 1.5 cm (12 x 2 5/8 x 9/16 in.); Gift of the Estate of David Wolfe Bishop; 1951-185-41

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