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1995

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Charm in the form of an egg Pendant

This is a Pendant. It is dated 1880–1900 and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is gold, enamel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Charlotte Y. Salisbury. It is credited Gift of Charlotte Y. Salisbury in loving memory of her husband, Harrison E. Salisbury.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 2.4 x 1.3 cm (15/16 x 1/2 in.)

It has the following markings

Marks on pendant loop "HV" in square, 56__"

Cite this object as

Charm in the form of an egg Pendant; Russia; gold, enamel; Overall: 2.4 x 1.3 cm (15/16 x 1/2 in.); Gift of Charlotte Y. Salisbury in loving memory of her husband, Harrison E. Salisbury; 1995-15-2

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