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1930

  • Work on this object began.

1950

  • Work on this object ended.

1990

  • We acquired this object.

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Bracelet, ca. 1940

This is a bracelet. It was made by Francisco Rebajes. It is dated ca. 1940 and we acquired it in 1990. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Eitel and Frances Groeschke in memory of Pauline and Frank Rebajes.

  • Bracelet, ca. 1960
  • hand-wrought silver, abalone, pearl.
  • Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eitel Groeschke in memory of Pauline and Frank Rebajes.
  • 1990-138-2

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 5 x 6 x 6.6 cm (1 15/16 x 2 3/8 x 2 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Bracelet, ca. 1940; Made by Francisco Rebajes (American, b. Dominican Republic, 1907 - 1990); silver; H x W x D: 5 x 6 x 6.6 cm (1 15/16 x 2 3/8 x 2 5/8 in.); Gift of Eitel and Frances Groeschke in memory of Pauline and Frank Rebajes; 1990-108-2

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