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1950

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2015

2025

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Necklace

This is a necklace. We acquired it in 1950. Its medium is coral. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Morris Ernst. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Morris Ernst.

  • Haircomb Haircomb
  • tortoiseshell, metal, coral.
  • Gift of the estate and in memory of Robert B. Noyes.
  • 1946-50-70

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 41 x 19.5 x 1 cm (16 1/8 x 7 11/16 x 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Necklace; coral; H x W x D: 41 x 19.5 x 1 cm (16 1/8 x 7 11/16 x 3/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Morris Ernst; 1950-18-5

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