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Object Timeline

1955

  • Work on this object began.

1965

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2013

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2025

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Abacus Necklace And Pendant

This is a Necklace and pendant. It was made by Elsa Freund. It is dated 1955–65 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is silver, ceramic, glass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Jane Hershey. It is credited Gift of Jane Hershey.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 19.5 x 11.4 x 0.8 cm (7 11/16 x 4 1/2 x 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Abacus Necklace And Pendant; Made by Elsa Freund (1912 - 2001); USA; silver, ceramic, glass; Overall: 19.5 x 11.4 x 0.8 cm (7 11/16 x 4 1/2 x 5/16 in.); Gift of Jane Hershey; 1991-39-1-a,b

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