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1992

  • We acquired this object.

2007

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2025

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Set Of Necklace And Bracelets (probably England)

This is a Set of necklace and bracelets. It is dated ca. 1830 and we acquired it in 1992. Its medium is dyed horsehair. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was featured in our Object of the Week series in a post titled Horsehair jewelry.

It is credited Museum purchase through bequest of Ida McNeil in memory of Lincoln C. McNeil and Catherine McNeil.

Its dimensions are

L x W x D: 32 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm (12 5/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in.)

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