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Object Timeline

1948

  • Work on this object began.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Necklace (USA)

This is a necklace. It was made by Elsa Freund. It is dated 1948 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is aluminum, ceramic, glass, cord. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Elsa Freund. It is credited Gift of Elsa Freund.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 16 x 13 x 0.8 cm (6 5/16 x 5 1/8 x 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Necklace (USA); Made by Elsa Freund (1912 - 2001); aluminum, ceramic, glass, cord; Overall: 16 x 13 x 0.8 cm (6 5/16 x 5 1/8 x 5/16 in.); Gift of Elsa Freund; 1991-40-1

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