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1920

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1931

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"Squash Blossom" Necklace

This is a necklace. It is dated late 19th–early 20th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.

  • Necklace
  • silver, white gold, jade, diamonds, knitted strand of agate beads.
  • Private Collection, New York.
  • 61.2015.1a,b

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 29 x 23 x 1.5 cm (11 7/16 x 9 1/16 x 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

"Squash Blossom" Necklace; USA; silver; H x W x D: 29 x 23 x 1.5 cm (11 7/16 x 9 1/16 x 9/16 in.); Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt; 1931-66-1

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