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1950

  • Work on this object began.

1955

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

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Necklace (USA)

This is a necklace. It was designed by Irena Brynner. It is dated 1950–55 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is gold, faience, stone. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Irena Brynner.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (clasped): 24 x 11.5 x 0.8 cm (9 7/16 x 4 1/2 x 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Necklace (USA); Designed by Irena Brynner (American, b. Russia, 1917 - 2003); gold, faience, stone; H x W x D (clasped): 24 x 11.5 x 0.8 cm (9 7/16 x 4 1/2 x 5/16 in.); Gift of Irena Brynner; 1991-165-10

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