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1980

  • Work on this object began.

1990

  • Work on this object ended.

1994

  • We acquired this object.

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Chickadees Necklace

This is a necklace. It was designed by Ms. Constance Abernathy. It is dated 1980–90 and we acquired it in 1994. Its medium is jasper, onyx, aventurine, quartz crystal, amethyst, coral, ivory, diamonds, rubies, emerald, sapphire, topaz, gold, nylon. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Constance Abernathy. It is credited Gift of Constance Abernathy.

Its dimensions are

Clasped: 18 x 16 x 3.4 cm (7 1/16 x 6 5/16 x 1 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Chickadees Necklace; Designed by Constance Abernathy (American, 1931–1994); USA; jasper, onyx, aventurine, quartz crystal, amethyst, coral, ivory, diamonds, rubies, emerald, sapphire, topaz, gold, nylon; Clasped: 18 x 16 x 3.4 cm (7 1/16 x 6 5/16 x 1 5/16 in.); Gift of Constance Abernathy; 1994-47-1

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