Collection Highlights
Snake jug
Date:
1871
Object Number:
1906.6ab
Medium:
Stoneware
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Necklace in case
Object Number:
1958.36ab
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Pearls, mother-of-pearl, string, leather, velvet, satin
Dimensions:
Case: 9 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 1 in. ( 24.1 x 11.4 x 2.5 cm )
Overall (necklace): 16 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (41.9 x 3.8 cm)
Description:
Seed pearl necklace comprising 11 seed pearl and pearl leaf motifs strung with string to mother-of-pearl plaques; gold clasp set with 12 small pearls; several plaques and strings broken; dark red oval leather case lined with celadon velvet and ivory satin.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession notes, this necklace was given to the donor by Miss Adeline Gracie, the granddaughter of Archibald Gracie, Jr., and the last of the line.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Charles Jackson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
